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Wife in Name Only

Wife in Name Only

Aug 25, 1923 · 50m

Rated 8 out of 10

Director

George Terwilliger

Overview

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.

About Wife in Name Only

What is Wife in Name Only about?

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…

When was Wife in Name Only released?

Wife in Name Only was released on August 25, 1923.

How long is Wife in Name Only?

Wife in Name Only runs 50 minutes.

Who directed Wife in Name Only?

Wife in Name Only was directed by George Terwilliger.

Who is in the cast of Wife in Name Only?

The cast of Wife in Name Only includes Mary Thurman (Philippa L'Estrange), Arthur Housman (Victor Harwood), Edmund Lowe (Norman Arleigh), William Tucker (John Dean) and Florence Dixon (Madeline Dornham).

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