His English Wife
Hans engelska fru
Synopsis
London socialite Cathleen Paget's adventures in love and misfortune a year after the death of her husband. Ivor Willington and Lionel Jesop play cards for who will be given the shot at flirting with Paget, as to claim her wealth. But when her brother Bruce has lost the family fortune in bad business, Cathleen is suggested to court Nordic giant Birger Holm. The two marry and the families financial problems seem to be at bay, although the life in the northern Sweden is wearing Cathleen down as she misses parties, friends and dancing at the Savoy Hotel.
Top Cast
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Lil Dagover
Cathleen Paget
Urho Somersalmi
Birger Holm
Gösta Ekman
Ivor Willington
Karin Swanström
Mrs. Brock, Cathleen's mother
Håkan Westergren
Bruce Brock
Brita Appelgren
Poppy Brock
Stina Berg
Antje
Margit Rosengren
Lillian
Ragnar Arvedson
Artist
Josua Bengtson
Train Announcer
Margit Manstad
Faucigny
Carl-Gunnar Wingård
Waiter
Olga Andersson
London Lady
Vilhelm Bryde
Lionel Jessop
Nalle Halldén
Eric Gustafson
Josua Bengtson
Ragnar Arvedson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustaf Molander
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Merzbach
- Original Title
- Hans engelska fru
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Production Studios
- Isepa, Isepa-Wengeroff Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustaf Molander
Paul Merzbach
Oscar Hemberg
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Hemberg
Producer
Paul Merzbach
Writer
Gustaf Molander
Director
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What is His English Wife about?
London socialite Cathleen Paget's adventures in love and misfortune a year after the death of her husband. Ivor Willington and Lionel Jesop play cards for who will be given the shot at flirting with Paget, as to claim her wealth. But when her brother Bruce has lost the family fortune in bad business, Cathleen is suggested to court Nordic giant Birger Holm. The two marry and the families financial problems seem to be at bay, although the life in the northern Sweden is wearing Cathleen down as she misses parties, friends and dancing at the Savoy Hotel.
Who directed His English Wife?
His English Wife was directed by Gustaf Molander.
Who stars in His English Wife?
The principal cast of His English Wife includes Lil Dagover, Urho Somersalmi, Gösta Ekman, Karin Swanström, Håkan Westergren.
When was His English Wife released and how long is it?
His English Wife was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.