The Wise Wife (1927)
John Blaisdell, a stolid businessman married for 10 years, concludes that romantic love is a thing of the past for him. His wife, Helen, a very domestic and conservative woman, invites Jenny Lou, a young southern girl, as her houseguest, and the girl flirts with John; she is conspicuously unsuccessful until she pretends to faint on the golf course and the unsuspecting victim finds her in his arms.
Director: E. Mason Hopper
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 23, 1927
Cast
- Tom Moore - John Blaisdell
- Phyllis Haver - Helen Blaisdell
- Fred Walton - Helen's father
- Jacqueline Logan - Jenny Lou
- Joseph Striker - Carter Fairfax
- Robert Bolder - Jason, The Butler
Screenplay
- Arthur Somers Roche (Novel)
- Tay Garnett (Screenplay)
- Zelda Sears (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Frank B. Good
Editing: Adelaide Cannon
Production: DeMille Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: E. Mason Hopper
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wise Wife about?
- John Blaisdell, a stolid businessman married for 10 years, concludes that romantic love is a thing of the past for him. His wife, Helen, a very domestic and conservative woman, invites Jenny Lou, a young southern girl, as her houseguest, and the girl flirts with John; she is conspicuously unsuccessful until she pretends to faint on the golf course and the unsuspecting victim finds her in his arms.
- Who directed The Wise Wife?
- The Wise Wife was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
- Who stars in The Wise Wife?
- The Wise Wife stars Tom Moore, Phyllis Haver, Fred Walton, Jacqueline Logan, Joseph Striker, Robert Bolder.
- How long is The Wise Wife?
- The Wise Wife has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Wise Wife?
- The Wise Wife is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Wise Wife produced?
- The Wise Wife was produced in United States of America.