Daytime Wives
“A TIMELY WARNING Breakfast with your husband-darn his socks, sew on his buttons-sympathize with him always, pamper him occasionally.”
Synopsis
Ruth Holt is the efficient private secretary to young architect Elwood Adams. Her polar opposite is Adams' indolent, spendthrift wife Francine, faults which Adams, blinded by his love for her, doesn’t see. Looking to cause trouble, a lounge lizard acquaintance of Francine’s spreads gossip to make her jealous of Ruth. In a business crisis Adams introduces Ruth as his wife to banker Amos Martin but when Francine finds out she flies into a rage and denounces Ruth. After a series of complicated events Ruth reunites the Adams couple and marries the banker.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Émile Chautard
- Screenplay & Story
- Lenore J. Coffee, Helmer Walton Bergman, John F. Goodrich, Wyndham Gittens
- Original Title
- Daytime Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Émile Chautard
Lenore J. Coffee, Helmer Walton Bergman, John F. Goodrich, Wyndham Gittens
Lucien N. Andriot
Department Leadership Roster
Helmer Walton Bergman
Writer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Émile Chautard
Director
Wyndham Gittens
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daytime Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daytime Wives about?
Ruth Holt is the efficient private secretary to young architect Elwood Adams. Her polar opposite is Adams' indolent, spendthrift wife Francine, faults which Adams, blinded by his love for her, doesn’t see. Looking to cause trouble, a lounge lizard acquaintance of Francine’s spreads gossip to make her jealous of Ruth. In a business crisis Adams introduces Ruth as his wife to banker Amos Martin but when Francine finds out she flies into a rage and denounces Ruth. After a series of complicated events Ruth reunites the Adams couple and marries the banker.
Who directed Daytime Wives?
Daytime Wives was directed by Émile Chautard.
Who stars in Daytime Wives?
The principal cast of Daytime Wives includes Derelys Perdue, Wyndham Standing, Grace Darmond, William Conklin, Edward Hearn.
When was Daytime Wives released and how long is it?
Daytime Wives was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.