Idle Wives
Synopsis
Characters in the film attend a movie titled 'Life’s Mirror', where they see parallel, cautionary versions of their own lives. Only the first two of the original seven reels survive.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber
- Screenplay & Story
- James Oppenheim, Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley
- Original Title
- Idle Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber
James Oppenheim, Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley
Allen G. Siegler
Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley
Department Leadership Roster
Phillips Smalley
Director
Lois Weber
Director
Lois Weber
Writer
Lois Weber
Producer
Phillips Smalley
Writer
Phillips Smalley
Producer
Allen G. Siegler
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idle Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Idle Wives about?
Characters in the film attend a movie titled 'Life’s Mirror', where they see parallel, cautionary versions of their own lives. Only the first two of the original seven reels survive.
Who directed Idle Wives?
Idle Wives was directed by Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber.
Who stars in Idle Wives?
The principal cast of Idle Wives includes Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley, Mary MacLaren, Edward Hearn, Seymour Hastings.
When was Idle Wives released and how long is it?
Idle Wives was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 30m.
Is Idle Wives based on a book or true story?
Idle Wives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Oppenheim".