Divorce and the Daughter
Synopsis
A married man suddenly inherits a fortune and finally has enough money to live his dream of becoming an artist. He moves his wife and daughter to a big expensive house and starts living the life of a "bohemian" artist. When he begins an affair with another woman, his wife leaves him and his daughter Alicia breaks off her engagement to a wealthy doctor and becomes involved in the "free love" movement espoused by one Herbert Rawlins. Rawlins, however, has his own plans for Alicia, and they don't involve "sharing" her with anyone else. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnes Christine Johnston
- Original Title
- Divorce and the Daughter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Thanhouser Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Sullivan
Agnes Christine Johnston
Edwin Thanhouser
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Sullivan
Director
Agnes Christine Johnston
Writer
Edwin Thanhouser
Producer
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What is Divorce and the Daughter about?
A married man suddenly inherits a fortune and finally has enough money to live his dream of becoming an artist. He moves his wife and daughter to a big expensive house and starts living the life of a "bohemian" artist. When he begins an affair with another woman, his wife leaves him and his daughter Alicia breaks off her engagement to a wealthy doctor and becomes involved in the "free love" movement espoused by one Herbert Rawlins. Rawlins, however, has his own plans for Alicia, and they don't involve "sharing" her with anyone else. Complications ensue.
Who directed Divorce and the Daughter?
Divorce and the Daughter was directed by Frederick Sullivan.
Who stars in Divorce and the Daughter?
The principal cast of Divorce and the Daughter includes Florence La Badie, Edwin Stanley, Kathryn Adams, J.H. Gilmour, Samuel N. Niblack.
When was Divorce and the Daughter released and how long is it?
Divorce and the Daughter was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.