Old Wives for New
“IT TAKES THE FOUR WALLS OFF MARRIED LIFE AND PART OF THE CEILING,TOO.”
Synopsis
Charles Murdock neglects his fat and lazy wife for another woman; When his other love interest becomes involved in a murder, he leaves for Paris.
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Elliott Dexter
Charles Murdock
Florence Vidor
Juliet Raeburn
Sylvia Ashton
Sophy Murdock
Wanda Hawley
Sophy in Prologue
Theodore Roberts
Tom Berkeley
Helen Jerome Eddy
Norma Murdock
Marcia Manon
Viola Hastings
Julia Faye
Jessie
J. Parks Jones
Charley Murdock
Edna Mae Cooper
Bertha
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Melville Bladen
Tully Marshall
Simcox
Lillian Leighton
Maid
Mayme Kelso
Housekeeper
Alice Terry
Saleslady
Noah Beery
Doctor (uncredited)
William Boyd
(uncredited)
Edythe Chapman
Mrs. Berkeley (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanie Macpherson, David Graham Phillips
- Original Score
- Louis F. Gottschalk
- Original Title
- Old Wives for New
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Artcraft Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
Jeanie Macpherson, David Graham Phillips
Louis F. Gottschalk
Alvin Wyckoff
Cecil B. DeMille
Cecil B. DeMille
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Editor
Louis F. Gottschalk
Original Music Composer
Alvin Wyckoff
Director of Photography
Jeanie Macpherson
Writer
Cecil B. DeMille
Producer
Alpharetta Hoffman
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Wives for New
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Old Wives for New about?
Charles Murdock neglects his fat and lazy wife for another woman; When his other love interest becomes involved in a murder, he leaves for Paris.
Who directed Old Wives for New?
Old Wives for New was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in Old Wives for New?
The principal cast of Old Wives for New includes Elliott Dexter, Florence Vidor, Sylvia Ashton, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts.
When was Old Wives for New released and how long is it?
Old Wives for New was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Old Wives for New?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Old Wives for New was composed by Louis F. Gottschalk.
Is Old Wives for New based on a book or true story?
Old Wives for New is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Graham Phillips".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Old Wives for New?
Old Wives for New holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).