My American Wife
Synopsis
Manuel La Tessa, son of a wealthy South American family, meets Natalie Chester, a young Kentucky woman whose horse has won a race at a South American track. Manuel gives a party in her honor, where she is insulted by one of the guests. Manuel knocks down the offender. The offender, whose father is a powerful figure in the country's politics, challenges Manuel to a duel, but also hires a man to hide in ambush and kill his opponent. Manuel is only wounded and Natalie nurses him back to health. Natalie loves Manuel and seeks to uncover the mystery of the bullet fired at him during the duel. A lost film.
Top Cast
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Gloria Swanson
Natalie Chester
Antonio Moreno
Manuel La Tessa
Josef Swickard
Don Fernando DeContas
Eric Mayne
Carlos DeGrossa
Gino Corrado
Pedro DeGrossa
Edythe Chapman
Donna Isabella LaTassa
Aileen Pringle
Hortensia deVereta
Walter Long
Gomez
Frank Butler
Horace Beresford (as F.R. Butler)
Jacques D'Auray
Gaston Navarre
Loyal Underwood
Danny O'Hare
Mary Land
Maid
Mervyn LeRoy
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Hector Turnbull, Monte M. Katterjohn
- Original Title
- My American Wife
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Hector Turnbull, Monte M. Katterjohn
Alfred Gilks
Department Leadership Roster
Monte M. Katterjohn
Writer
Sam Wood
Director
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About My American Wife
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What is My American Wife about?
Manuel La Tessa, son of a wealthy South American family, meets Natalie Chester, a young Kentucky woman whose horse has won a race at a South American track. Manuel gives a party in her honor, where she is insulted by one of the guests. Manuel knocks down the offender. The offender, whose father is a powerful figure in the country's politics, challenges Manuel to a duel, but also hires a man to hide in ambush and kill his opponent. Manuel is only wounded and Natalie nurses him back to health. Natalie loves Manuel and seeks to uncover the mystery of the bullet fired at him during the duel. A lost film.
Who directed My American Wife?
My American Wife was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in My American Wife?
The principal cast of My American Wife includes Gloria Swanson, Antonio Moreno, Josef Swickard, Eric Mayne, Gino Corrado.
When was My American Wife released and how long is it?
My American Wife was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.