Sailors' Wives
“A Sensational Drama of Society's Dizzy Set!”
Synopsis
Informed by her doctor that she is going blind, Carol Trent tearfully breaks off her engagement with Don Manning, hoping to spare him the stigma of a sightless bride. When Hughes catches up with her and demands an explanation, Astor pretends to have fallen out of love with him and further convinces him that she has turned into a shameless hussy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Henabery
- Screenplay & Story
- Bess Meredyth
- Original Title
- Sailors' Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Henabery
Bess Meredyth, Samuel Hopkins Adams
Sidney Hickox
LeRoy Stone
Henry Hobart
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Henabery
Director
Bess Meredyth
Screenplay
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Henry Hobart
Producer
LeRoy Stone
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailors' Wives
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What is Sailors' Wives about?
Informed by her doctor that she is going blind, Carol Trent tearfully breaks off her engagement with Don Manning, hoping to spare him the stigma of a sightless bride. When Hughes catches up with her and demands an explanation, Astor pretends to have fallen out of love with him and further convinces him that she has turned into a shameless hussy.
Who directed Sailors' Wives?
Sailors' Wives was directed by Joseph Henabery.
Who stars in Sailors' Wives?
The principal cast of Sailors' Wives includes Mary Astor, Lloyd Hughes, Earle Foxe, Burr McIntosh, Ruth Dwyer.
When was Sailors' Wives released and how long is it?
Sailors' Wives was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Sailors' Wives based on a book or true story?
Sailors' Wives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Samuel Hopkins Adams".