The Wise Wife
Synopsis
John Blaisdell, a stolid businessman married for 10 years, concludes that romantic love is a thing of the past for him. His wife, Helen, a very domestic and conservative woman, invites Jenny Lou, a young southern girl, as her houseguest, and the girl flirts with John; she is conspicuously unsuccessful until she pretends to faint on the golf course and the unsuspecting victim finds her in his arms.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Mason Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Tay Garnett, Zelda Sears
- Original Title
- The Wise Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Mason Hopper
Tay Garnett, Zelda Sears, Arthur Somers Roche
Frank B. Good
Adelaide Cannon
Department Leadership Roster
E. Mason Hopper
Director
Tay Garnett
Screenplay
Zelda Sears
Screenplay
Adelaide Cannon
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Frank B. Good
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wise Wife
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What is The Wise Wife about?
John Blaisdell, a stolid businessman married for 10 years, concludes that romantic love is a thing of the past for him. His wife, Helen, a very domestic and conservative woman, invites Jenny Lou, a young southern girl, as her houseguest, and the girl flirts with John; she is conspicuously unsuccessful until she pretends to faint on the golf course and the unsuspecting victim finds her in his arms.
Who directed The Wise Wife?
The Wise Wife was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
Who stars in The Wise Wife?
The principal cast of The Wise Wife includes Tom Moore, Phyllis Haver, Fred Walton, Jacqueline Logan, Joseph Striker.
When was The Wise Wife released and how long is it?
The Wise Wife was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Wise Wife based on a book or true story?
The Wise Wife is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Somers Roche".