Husband and Wife (1916)
When Doris Baker spends her husband Dick into serious debt, he embezzles funds from the bank where he works to cover some speculative investments. He is joined in these plans by one of the bank's directors, but when Doris unknowingly snubs the director's wife, he pulls out his aid. Dick finds himself in serious trouble, and then Doris leaves him after an argument. She is about to leave for the Orient with her daughter Bessie, a friend, Mrs. Prescott, and an admirer, Patrick Alliston, but they are stopped at the station because Dick is believed to be with them. He isn't, and his difficulties drive him to an aborted suicide attempt. Doris finally wakes up to what is going on and reconciles with Dick. The bank examiner looks over the books and helps Dick get back on his feet, much to the director's chagrin.
Cast
- Ethel Clayton - Doris Baker
- Holbrook Blinn - Richard Baker
- Madge Evans - Bessie
- Montagu Love - Patrick Alliston
- Alec B. Francis - James Watson
- Emmett Corrigan - Ralph Knight
- Gerda Holmes - Mrs. Prescott
Screenplay
- Gardner Hunting
- Charles Kenyon (Theatre Play)
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Husband and Wife about?
- When Doris Baker spends her husband Dick into serious debt, he embezzles funds from the bank where he works to cover some speculative investments. He is joined in these plans by one of the bank's directors, but when Doris unknowingly snubs the director's wife, he pulls out his aid. Dick finds himself in serious trouble, and then Doris leaves him after an argument. She is about to leave for the Orient with her daughter Bessie, a friend, Mrs. Prescott, and an admirer, Patrick Alliston, but they are stopped at the station because Dick is believed to be with them. He isn't, and his difficulties drive him to an aborted suicide attempt. Doris finally wakes up to what is going on and reconciles with Dick. The bank examiner looks over the books and helps Dick get back on his feet, much to the director's chagrin.
- Who directed Husband and Wife?
- Husband and Wife was directed by Barry O'Neil.
- Who stars in Husband and Wife?
- Husband and Wife stars Ethel Clayton, Holbrook Blinn, Madge Evans, Montagu Love, Alec B. Francis, Emmett Corrigan.
- How long is Husband and Wife?
- Husband and Wife has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Husband and Wife?
- Husband and Wife is a Drama film.
- Where was Husband and Wife produced?
- Husband and Wife was produced in United States of America.