A School for Husbands (1917)
How would you manage a husband? Just let Fannie show you!
Sensible Betty Manners is the wife of the frivolous John Manners. John fritters away his time playing the horses rather than paying attention to his job on Wall Street. He pays dearly for this when the market goes wrong, and he is wiped out. Coincidentally an old friend, Sir Harry, arrives bringing the news of a vast fortune left Betty and she is now Lady Betty. Betty keeps the news a secret from John, who has taken up with a Mrs. Airlie. But as John comes to believe Betty has become involved with Sir Harry, his jealousy is awoken, and he acts rashly until explanations all around straighten everything out.
Director: George Melford
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: April 5, 1917
Cast
- Fannie Ward - Lady Betty Manners
- Jack Dean - John Manners
- Edythe Chapman - Mrs. Manners
- Frank Elliott - Sir Harry Lovell
- Mabel Van Buren - Mrs. Airlie
- James Neill - Auto Salesman
- Frank Borzage - Hugh Aslam
- Irene Aldwyn - Claire Manners
Screenplay
Cinematography: Percy Hilburn
Production: Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: George Melford
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A School for Husbands about?
- Sensible Betty Manners is the wife of the frivolous John Manners. John fritters away his time playing the horses rather than paying attention to his job on Wall Street. He pays dearly for this when the market goes wrong, and he is wiped out. Coincidentally an old friend, Sir Harry, arrives bringing the news of a vast fortune left Betty and she is now Lady Betty. Betty keeps the news a secret from John, who has taken up with a Mrs. Airlie. But as John comes to believe Betty has become involved with Sir Harry, his jealousy is awoken, and he acts rashly until explanations all around straighten everything out.
- Who directed A School for Husbands?
- A School for Husbands was directed by George Melford.
- Who stars in A School for Husbands?
- A School for Husbands stars Fannie Ward, Jack Dean, Edythe Chapman, Frank Elliott, Mabel Van Buren, James Neill.
- How long is A School for Husbands?
- A School for Husbands has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is A School for Husbands?
- A School for Husbands is a Comedy film.
- Where was A School for Husbands produced?
- A School for Husbands was produced in United States of America.