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The Husband Hunter

The Husband Hunter

Jan 01, 1920 · 50m

Rated 8 out of 10

Director

Fred W. Durrant

Overview

Millionaire Kent Whitney (the explorer) fakes his death and returns to find his fiancée, Myra Hastings, being pursued by other men, especially rejected suitor Bob Harkness. To see if his wife truly loves him or just his money, the "dead" husband takes a job as a butler in his own home. He observes Myra's interactions and deals with the societal pressure on rich American women to marry European aristocrats for titles, a theme often called "husband-hunting".

Crew of The Husband Hunter

About The Husband Hunter

What is The Husband Hunter about?

Millionaire Kent Whitney (the explorer) fakes his death and returns to find his fiancée, Myra Hastings, being pursued by other men, especially rejected suitor Bob Harkness. To see if his wife truly loves him or just his money, the "dead" husband takes a job as a butler in his own home. He observes Myra's interactions and deals with the societal pressure on rich American women to marry European…

When was The Husband Hunter released?

The Husband Hunter was released on January 1, 1920.

How long is The Husband Hunter?

The Husband Hunter runs 50 minutes.

Who directed The Husband Hunter?

The Husband Hunter was directed by Fred W. Durrant.

Who is in the cast of The Husband Hunter?

The cast of The Husband Hunter includes C.M. Hallard (Sir Robert Chester), Madge Titheradge (Lalage Penrose), Minna Grey (Joanna Marsh), Tom Reynolds (James Ogilvy) and Reginald Dane (Lord Bayard).