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Daytime Wives (1923)

Movie ★ 6.5 70 min

Drama

Ruth Holt is the efficient private secretary to young architect Elwood Adams. Her polar opposite is Adams' indolent, spendthrift wife Francine, faults which Adams, blinded by his love for her, doesn’t see. Looking to cause trouble, a lounge lizard acquaintance of Francine’s spreads gossip to make her jealous of Ruth. In a business crisis Adams introduces Ruth as his wife to banker Amos Martin but when Francine finds out she flies into a rage and denounces Ruth. After a series of complicated events Ruth reunites the Adams couple and marries the banker.

Helmer Walton Bergman Writer Émile Chautard Director Wyndham Gittens Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 2, 1923
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0013978
Language
Studio
Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation

Cast

Derelys Perdue Ruth Holt Wyndham Standing Wyndham Standing Elwood Adams Grace Darmond Grace Darmond Francine Adams William Conklin William Conklin Amos Martin Edward Hearn Edward Hearn Ben Branscom Katherine Lewis Betty Branscom Mickey McBan Mickey McBan Child

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Frequently asked questions

What is Daytime Wives about?
Ruth Holt is the efficient private secretary to young architect Elwood Adams. Her polar opposite is Adams' indolent, spendthrift wife Francine, faults which Adams, blinded by his love for her, doesn’t see. Looking to cause trouble, a lounge lizard acquaintance of Francine’s spreads gossip to make her jealous of Ruth. In a business crisis Adams introduces Ruth as his wife to banker Amos Martin but when Francine finds out she flies into a rage and denounces Ruth. After a series of complicated events Ruth reunites the Adams couple and marries the banker.
Who directed Daytime Wives?
Daytime Wives was directed by Émile Chautard.
Who stars in Daytime Wives?
Daytime Wives stars Derelys Perdue, Wyndham Standing, Grace Darmond, William Conklin.
When was Daytime Wives released?
Daytime Wives is a 1923 drama film.
Where can I watch Daytime Wives?
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