Wife Number Two
Synopsis
Bored by her country life and misunderstood by her parents, Emma Rolfe marries Dr. Charles Bovar, an older man whose dedication to his medical practice results in wifely neglect. To alleviate her growing loneliness, Emma enjoys the company of many of the young men from the village and eventually begins an affair with Rudolph Bulwer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- William Nigh
- Original Title
- Wife Number Two
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
William Nigh
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
William Nigh
Screenplay
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 Number Two
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What is Wife Number Two about?
Bored by her country life and misunderstood by her parents, Emma Rolfe marries Dr. Charles Bovar, an older man whose dedication to his medical practice results in wifely neglect. To alleviate her growing loneliness, Emma enjoys the company of many of the young men from the village and eventually begins an affair with Rudolph Bulwer.
Who directed Wife Number Two?
Wife Number Two was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Wife Number Two?
The principal cast of Wife Number Two includes Valeska Suratt, Eric Mayne, Mathilde Brundage, John Goldsworthy, Martin Faust.
When was Wife Number Two released and how long is it?
Wife Number Two was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wife Number Two?
Wife Number Two holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).