The Amazing Wife
Synopsis
Through a series of tragic circumstances Cicely Osborne finds herself alone in the world after her new husband is slain. Taking note that a lieutenant with the same name as her husband has died in the war, she presents herself to his aristocratic parents as his widow and soon ingratiates herself. Only John's disabled cousin Philip suspects her. John returns, having only been wounded, and seeing that his mother loves Cicely, he continues the masquerade, slowly falling in love with Cicely. When Philip threatens exposure the cousins fight causing John's war wound to reopen. Thinking that he is dying, John summons a priest, who solemnizes his union with Cicely. John later recovers and the two resume their life together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ida May Park
- Screenplay & Story
- Elinor Chipp, Ida May Park
- Original Title
- The Amazing Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ida May Park
Elinor Chipp, Ida May Park
Department Leadership Roster
Ida May Park
Director
Ida May Park
Writer
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What is The Amazing Wife about?
Through a series of tragic circumstances Cicely Osborne finds herself alone in the world after her new husband is slain. Taking note that a lieutenant with the same name as her husband has died in the war, she presents herself to his aristocratic parents as his widow and soon ingratiates herself. Only John's disabled cousin Philip suspects her. John returns, having only been wounded, and seeing that his mother loves Cicely, he continues the masquerade, slowly falling in love with Cicely. When Philip threatens exposure the cousins fight causing John's war wound to reopen. Thinking that he is dying, John summons a priest, who solemnizes his union with Cicely. John later recovers and the two resume their life together.
Who directed The Amazing Wife?
The Amazing Wife was directed by Ida May Park.
Who stars in The Amazing Wife?
The principal cast of The Amazing Wife includes Mary MacLaren, Frank Mayo, Ethel Lynne, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Seymour Zeliff.
When was The Amazing Wife released and how long is it?
The Amazing Wife was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.