A Divorce of Convenience (1921)
Spanish coquette Tula Moliana finds herself encumbered with two husbands, and to get a divorce from the first, Senator Wakefield, she engages Jim Blake, the fiancé of Helen, the senator's daughter, to be her correspondent. Jim agrees to help her but finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and has difficulty in making excuses to Helen for the numerous adventures in which he becomes involved, especially when a jealous rival pursuing Tula threatens his life. Matters are cleared up when Helen discovers he has been victimized, and Tula accepts her first husband. This film is lost.
Director: Robert Ellis
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 1, 1921
Cast
- Nita Naldi - Tula Moliana
- Owen Moore - Jim Blake
- Katherine Perry - Helen Wakefield
- George Lessey - Senator Wakefield
- Frank Wunderlee - Blinkwell Jones
- Dan Duffy - Mr. Hart
- Charles Craig - Mr. Holmes
Screenplay
- Victor Heerman (Story)
- Sarah Y. Mason (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Alfred Gandolfi
Production: Selznick Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
Keywords
bigamy, lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Divorce of Convenience about?
- Spanish coquette Tula Moliana finds herself encumbered with two husbands, and to get a divorce from the first, Senator Wakefield, she engages Jim Blake, the fiancé of Helen, the senator's daughter, to be her correspondent. Jim agrees to help her but finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and has difficulty in making excuses to Helen for the numerous adventures in which he becomes involved, especially when a jealous rival pursuing Tula threatens his life. Matters are cleared up when Helen discovers he has been victimized, and Tula accepts her first husband. This film is lost.
- Who directed A Divorce of Convenience?
- A Divorce of Convenience was directed by Robert Ellis.
- Who stars in A Divorce of Convenience?
- A Divorce of Convenience stars Nita Naldi, Owen Moore, Katherine Perry, George Lessey, Frank Wunderlee, Dan Duffy.
- How long is A Divorce of Convenience?
- A Divorce of Convenience has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is A Divorce of Convenience?
- A Divorce of Convenience is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was A Divorce of Convenience produced?
- A Divorce of Convenience was produced in United States of America.