A Wife by Proxy
Synopsis
The film opens in Ireland, as a dying Patrick McNairne tells his daughter Jerry to go to New York and look up Norton Burbeck, a wealthy young man whose life Patrick had saved some time earlier (the surviving print, largely complete, lacks the second page insert of a letter explaining the full background). The affable Burbeck is due to inherit his uncle’s fortune provided he’s married by November; if not, the inheritance will go to his cousin Howard Curtis. An adventuress, Beatrice Gaden, and her husband Dick are in cahoots with Curtis: Beatrice pretends to be single in order to string Norton along up to the November date, at which time Curtis will come into the money and give a share to his unscrupulous partners.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John H. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- John B. Clymer, Charles Logue, June Mathis
- Original Title
- A Wife by Proxy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John H. Collins
John B. Clymer, Charles Logue, June Mathis
Arthur A. Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur A. Ross
Director of Photography
John H. Collins
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Wife by Proxy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Wife by Proxy about?
The film opens in Ireland, as a dying Patrick McNairne tells his daughter Jerry to go to New York and look up Norton Burbeck, a wealthy young man whose life Patrick had saved some time earlier (the surviving print, largely complete, lacks the second page insert of a letter explaining the full background). The affable Burbeck is due to inherit his uncle’s fortune provided he’s married by November; if not, the inheritance will go to his cousin Howard Curtis. An adventuress, Beatrice Gaden, and her husband Dick are in cahoots with Curtis: Beatrice pretends to be single in order to string Norton along up to the November date, at which time Curtis will come into the money and give a share to his unscrupulous partners.
Who directed A Wife by Proxy?
A Wife by Proxy was directed by John H. Collins.
Who stars in A Wife by Proxy?
The principal cast of A Wife by Proxy includes Mabel Taliaferro, Bob Walker, Sally Crute, Fred Jones, Yale Benner.
When was A Wife by Proxy released and how long is it?
A Wife by Proxy was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Wife by Proxy?
A Wife by Proxy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).