Man and Wife
Synopsis
Dora Perkins is a country girl who runs away to New York City. She gets work as a nurse and marries Dr. Howard Fleming, a famed brain surgeon. Supposedly she dies in a fire, and some time later Fleming takes a vacation in the country, where by some odd coincidence he winds up meeting Dolly, Dora's sister. Without realizing her relationship to Dora, he marries her. Soon Dolly is expecting, and not long after, Dora pops up -- she survived the fire, but has been left hopelessly insane.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John L. McCutcheon
- Screenplay & Story
- Leota Morgan
- Original Title
- Man and Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Effanem Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John L. McCutcheon
Leota Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Leota Morgan
Screenplay
John L. McCutcheon
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man and Wife
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What is Man and Wife about?
Dora Perkins is a country girl who runs away to New York City. She gets work as a nurse and marries Dr. Howard Fleming, a famed brain surgeon. Supposedly she dies in a fire, and some time later Fleming takes a vacation in the country, where by some odd coincidence he winds up meeting Dolly, Dora's sister. Without realizing her relationship to Dora, he marries her. Soon Dolly is expecting, and not long after, Dora pops up -- she survived the fire, but has been left hopelessly insane.
Who directed Man and Wife?
Man and Wife was directed by John L. McCutcheon.
Who stars in Man and Wife?
The principal cast of Man and Wife includes Norma Shearer, Maurice Costello, Gladys Leslie, Edna May Spooner, Robert Elliott.
When was Man and Wife released and how long is it?
Man and Wife was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 50m.