The Wife He Bought
Synopsis
James Brieson, a wealthy stockbroker, ruins Hutch Valiant, who soon after dies of the shock. Valiant's son Steele returns from the Northwest, where he won his fortune, just before his father's death and decides to devote his life to the cause of revenge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Solter
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey Gates, Larry Evans
- Original Title
- The Wife He Bought
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Solter
Harvey Gates, Larry Evans
Roy H. Klaffki
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Gates
Writer
Harry Solter
Director
Roy H. Klaffki
Director of Photography
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 The Wife He Bought
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What is The Wife He Bought about?
James Brieson, a wealthy stockbroker, ruins Hutch Valiant, who soon after dies of the shock. Valiant's son Steele returns from the Northwest, where he won his fortune, just before his father's death and decides to devote his life to the cause of revenge.
Who directed The Wife He Bought?
The Wife He Bought was directed by Harry Solter.
Who stars in The Wife He Bought?
The principal cast of The Wife He Bought includes Carmel Myers, Kenneth Harlan, Howard Crampton, Sydney Deane, Allan Sears.
When was The Wife He Bought released and how long is it?
The Wife He Bought was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wife He Bought?
The Wife He Bought holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).