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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19201h 0mUnited States of America

The Amateur Wife

“IRENE CASTLE in a Zippy Romance of a French Girl Who Made Broadway Stop, Look and Listen”

Synopsis

Her education in a French convent school completed, plain Justine Spencer returns to New York. There she is shocked to discover that her mother Dodo is a flamboyant musical comedy actress with many male admirers.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 22, 1920

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Edward Dillon
Screenplay & Story
Jane Murfin
Original Title
The Amateur Wife
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Edward Dillon

Screenplay & Story

Jane Murfin, Nalbro Bartley

Department Leadership Roster

Jane Murfin

Jane Murfin

Screenplay

Edward Dillon

Edward Dillon

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Amateur Wife.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Amateur Wife

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Amateur Wife about?

Her education in a French convent school completed, plain Justine Spencer returns to New York. There she is shocked to discover that her mother Dodo is a flamboyant musical comedy actress with many male admirers.

Who directed The Amateur Wife?

The Amateur Wife was directed by Edward Dillon.

Who stars in The Amateur Wife?

The principal cast of The Amateur Wife includes Irene Castle, William P. Carleton, Arthur Rankin, Alex Saskins, S.J. Warrington.

When was The Amateur Wife released and how long is it?

The Amateur Wife was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Amateur Wife?

The Amateur Wife holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).