Husbands and Wives
“The first thing every wife should learn is to obey her husband The first thing every husband does learn is that she won't”
Synopsis
While visiting Atlanta, pampered Northern heiress Olive Thurston meets and marries Southerner John Ames, a member of an impoverished but old aristocratic family. John attempts to force his wife to conform to Southern ideals of womanhood, resulting in many conflicts between the newlyweds, but after a brief separation, Olive and John are reunited, resolving to look for each other's virtues and forgive the faults.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Levering
- Screenplay & Story
- Corra Harris
- Original Title
- Husbands and Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Levering
Corra Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Levering
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Husbands and Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Husbands and Wives about?
While visiting Atlanta, pampered Northern heiress Olive Thurston meets and marries Southerner John Ames, a member of an impoverished but old aristocratic family. John attempts to force his wife to conform to Southern ideals of womanhood, resulting in many conflicts between the newlyweds, but after a brief separation, Olive and John are reunited, resolving to look for each other's virtues and forgive the faults.
Who directed Husbands and Wives?
Husbands and Wives was directed by Joseph Levering.
Who stars in Husbands and Wives?
The principal cast of Husbands and Wives includes Vivian Martin, Hugh Thompson.
When was Husbands and Wives released and how long is it?
Husbands and Wives was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Husbands and Wives based on a book or true story?
Husbands and Wives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Corra Harris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Husbands and Wives?
Husbands and Wives holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).