Husband and Wife
Synopsis
When Doris Baker spends her husband Dick into serious debt, he embezzles funds from the bank where he works to cover some speculative investments. He is joined in these plans by one of the bank's directors, but when Doris unknowingly snubs the director's wife, he pulls out his aid. Dick finds himself in serious trouble, and then Doris leaves him after an argument. She is about to leave for the Orient with her daughter Bessie, a friend, Mrs. Prescott, and an admirer, Patrick Alliston, but they are stopped at the station because Dick is believed to be with them. He isn't, and his difficulties drive him to an aborted suicide attempt. Doris finally wakes up to what is going on and reconciles with Dick. The bank examiner looks over the books and helps Dick get back on his feet, much to the director's chagrin.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry O'Neil
- Screenplay & Story
- Gardner Hunting, Charles Kenyon
- Original Title
- Husband and Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Peerless Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry O'Neil
Gardner Hunting, Charles Kenyon
Department Leadership Roster
Gardner Hunting
Writer
Barry O'Neil
Director
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 Husband and Wife
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What is Husband and Wife about?
When Doris Baker spends her husband Dick into serious debt, he embezzles funds from the bank where he works to cover some speculative investments. He is joined in these plans by one of the bank's directors, but when Doris unknowingly snubs the director's wife, he pulls out his aid. Dick finds himself in serious trouble, and then Doris leaves him after an argument. She is about to leave for the Orient with her daughter Bessie, a friend, Mrs. Prescott, and an admirer, Patrick Alliston, but they are stopped at the station because Dick is believed to be with them. He isn't, and his difficulties drive him to an aborted suicide attempt. Doris finally wakes up to what is going on and reconciles with Dick. The bank examiner looks over the books and helps Dick get back on his feet, much to the director's chagrin.
Who directed Husband and Wife?
Husband and Wife was directed by Barry O'Neil.
Who stars in Husband and Wife?
The principal cast of Husband and Wife includes Ethel Clayton, Holbrook Blinn, Madge Evans, Montagu Love, Alec B. Francis.
When was Husband and Wife released and how long is it?
Husband and Wife was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Husband and Wife?
Husband and Wife holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).