Wife in Name Only
Synopsis
Wealthy orphan Philippa L'Estrange loves handsome Norman Arleigh and is confident of marrying him until he discloses that he has only brotherly affection for her. Determined to have revenge, Philippa introduces Arleigh to Madeline Dornham and reveals on their wedding day that Madeline, his bride, is the daughter of the man who killed his mother. In the end it is learned that Madeline is Mrs. Dornham's daughter from a previous marriage, not the daughter of a criminal.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Terwilliger
- Screenplay & Story
- Adeline Hendricks
- Original Title
- Wife in Name Only
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Pyramid Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Terwilliger
Adeline Hendricks
Department Leadership Roster
George Terwilliger
Director
Adeline Hendricks
Writer
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What is Wife in Name Only about?
Wealthy orphan Philippa L'Estrange loves handsome Norman Arleigh and is confident of marrying him until he discloses that he has only brotherly affection for her. Determined to have revenge, Philippa introduces Arleigh to Madeline Dornham and reveals on their wedding day that Madeline, his bride, is the daughter of the man who killed his mother. In the end it is learned that Madeline is Mrs. Dornham's daughter from a previous marriage, not the daughter of a criminal.
Who directed Wife in Name Only?
Wife in Name Only was directed by George Terwilliger.
Who stars in Wife in Name Only?
The principal cast of Wife in Name Only includes Mary Thurman, Arthur Housman, Edmund Lowe, William Tucker, Florence Dixon.
When was Wife in Name Only released and how long is it?
Wife in Name Only was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 50m.