Who directed Wife in Name Only?

The movie Wife in Name Only was directed by George Terwilliger.

When was Wife in Name Only released?

Wife in Name Only was released in the year 1923.

Which country is Wife in Name Only from?

Wife in Name Only is a movie from United States.

What genre is Wife in Name Only?

Wife in Name Only is categorised as Drama in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Who stars in Wife in Name Only?

Wife in Name Only features Tyrone Power Sr., Florence Dixon, William H. Tooker, Edna May Oliver.

Who wrote the screenplay for Wife in Name Only?

The screenplay for Wife in Name Only was written by Bertha M. Clay, Adeline Hendricks.

What are movies similar to Wife in Name Only?

If you enjoy Wife in Name Only, you might also like False Feathers (1922), Hearts Are Trumps (1920), Fog Bound (1923), Food for Scandal (1920).

Is Wife in Name Only considered a cult classic?

Yes, Wife in Name Only (1923) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Drama qualities.

Drama

Wife in Name Only

Name: Wife in Name Only
Director: George Terwilliger
Released: 1923
Cast: Arthur Housman, Mary Thurman, Florence Dixon, Tyrone Power Sr., William H. Tooker

1923·George Terwilliger·IMDb: —/10

Summary

In the intricate tapestry of 'Wife in Name Only', Philippa L'Estrange, a wealthy orphan, finds her ardent affections for the handsome Norman Arleigh met with a devastating revelation: he harbors only brotherly feelings towards her. Undeterred and fueled by a desire for revenge, Philippa orchestrates an introduction between Arleigh and Madeline Dornham, only to unveil a shocking truth on their wedding day - Madeline is purportedly the daughter of the man responsible for Arleigh's mother's demise. However, this web of deceit and vendetta is eventually unraveled, exposing that Madeline is, in fact, the daughter from Mrs. Dornham's previous marriage, thereby absolving her of any familial guilt. This complex dance of love, deception, and redemption is played out against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal vendettas, echoing themes found in films like 'Scotland' and 'Men, Women, and Money', where the lines between truth and fiction are constantly blurred.

Synopsis

Wealthy orphan Philippa L'Estrange loves handsome Norman Arleigh and is confident of marrying him until he discloses that he has only brotherly affection for her. Determined to have revenge, Philippa introduces Arleigh to Madeline Dornham and reveals on their wedding day that Madeline, his bride, is the daughter of the man who killed his mother. In the end it is learned that Madeline is Mrs. Dornham's daughter from a previous marriage, not the daughter of a criminal.

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