Husband and Wife


1916

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Release Date
Aug 28, 1916
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
World Film Corp.; A Peerless Feature
Distribution Company
World Film Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Husband and Wife by Charles Kenyon (New York, 15 Sep 1915).

Synopsis

Doris Baker's extravagances force her husband Richard to speculate with bank funds. In order to make his scheme foolproof, Richard enlists the aid of the bank director, who demands in return that Doris receive his unpopular wife socially. Doris, however, is primarily concerned with young millionaire Patrick Alliston, and so, when she ignores the woman, the bank director backs out of the deal and leaves Richard penniless. Then, while Doris prepares to accompany Patrick on a trip to Japan, Richard, despondent over his failed marriage and lost fortune, tries to kill himself. When Doris hears about the unsuccessful suicide attempt, she realizes that she is to blame for all of Richard's problems and decides to return to him, after which Richard's financial situation quickly improves.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Release Date
Aug 28, 1916
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
World Film Corp.; A Peerless Feature
Distribution Company
World Film Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Husband and Wife by Charles Kenyon (New York, 15 Sep 1915).

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Notes

William A. Brady, who produced the movie, was one of the producers of the play in 1915. Montagu Love and Dion Titheradge appeared in the original production of the play.