Wife or Country
Synopsis
Sylvia Hamilton rehabilitates an alcoholic attorney and marries him. When World War I breaks out, she is persuaded to help the German cause and later commits suicide rather than compromise her husbands career.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Mason Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles J. Wilson, Harry Mestayer
- Original Title
- Wife or Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Mason Hopper
Charles J. Wilson, Harry Mestayer
Department Leadership Roster
E. Mason Hopper
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 Wife or Country
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What is Wife or Country about?
Sylvia Hamilton rehabilitates an alcoholic attorney and marries him. When World War I breaks out, she is persuaded to help the German cause and later commits suicide rather than compromise her husbands career.
Who directed Wife or Country?
Wife or Country was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
Who stars in Wife or Country?
The principal cast of Wife or Country includes Harry Mestayer, Gretchen Lederer, Gloria Swanson, Jack Richardson, Charles West.
When was Wife or Country released and how long is it?
Wife or Country was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wife or Country?
Wife or Country holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).