
What Wives Want
Synopsis
Claire Howard, neglected by her husband, Austin, succumbs to the attentions of Austin's business partner, John Reeves, to the dismay of Alice Loring, her sister. When Claire ignores Alice's advice to end the affair, Alice goes to Reeves hoping to reason with him.
Top Cast
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May 6, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Lowe Jr.
- Original Title
- What Wives Want
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Perry N. Vekroff
Charles E. Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Conway
Director
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Screenplay
Charles E. Kaufman
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Wives Want
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is What Wives Want about?
Claire Howard, neglected by her husband, Austin, succumbs to the attentions of Austin's business partner, John Reeves, to the dismay of Alice Loring, her sister. When Claire ignores Alice's advice to end the affair, Alice goes to Reeves hoping to reason with him.
Who directed What Wives Want?
What Wives Want was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in What Wives Want?
The principal cast of What Wives Want includes Ethel Grey Terry, Vernon Steele, Ramsey Wallace, Niles Welch, Margaret Landis.
When was What Wives Want released and how long is it?
What Wives Want was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 50m.
