My American Wife


1923

Film Details

Release Date
Feb 11, 1923
Premiere Information
New York opening: 31 Dec 1922
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel My American Wife by Hector Turnbull (publication undetermined).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
6,091ft (6 reels)

Synopsis

A horserace brings together Kentuckian Natalie Chester and Argentinean Manuel La Tassa. At a party Pedro De Grossa insults Natalie, and consequently Manuel challenges him to a duel. To assure his son's success Carlos De Grossa hires Gomez to ambush Manuel. While Manuel is recuperating Natalie discovers the perfidy. She bribes Gomez to expose the De Grossas, Pedro leaves the country, and Manuel finally accepts his duty to participate in his government with the help of Natalie, his new wife.

Film Details

Release Date
Feb 11, 1923
Premiere Information
New York opening: 31 Dec 1922
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel My American Wife by Hector Turnbull (publication undetermined).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
6,091ft (6 reels)

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