Wife the Weaker Vessel (1915)
Chrissie White, one of Hepworth Studios' biggest stars, heads up this feisty battle-of-the-sexes comedy about an independent young lady who, for the sake of a rich husband, poses as the epitome of Victorian femininity - weak, docile and submissive. But when he steps out of line the gloves come off to reveal 'Physical Culture Phyllis', who punches well above her weight!
Director: Frank Wilson
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: September 30, 1915
Cast
- Arthur Staples - Mr. Ponder
- Ruby Belasco - Mrs. Ponder
- Lionelle Howard - Mr. Filson
- Chrissie White - Phyllis
Production: Hepworth
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frank Wilson
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wife the Weaker Vessel about?
- Chrissie White, one of Hepworth Studios' biggest stars, heads up this feisty battle-of-the-sexes comedy about an independent young lady who, for the sake of a rich husband, poses as the epitome of Victorian femininity - weak, docile and submissive. But when he steps out of line the gloves come off to reveal 'Physical Culture Phyllis', who punches well above her weight!
- Who directed Wife the Weaker Vessel?
- Wife the Weaker Vessel was directed by Frank Wilson.
- Who stars in Wife the Weaker Vessel?
- Wife the Weaker Vessel stars Arthur Staples, Ruby Belasco, Lionelle Howard, Chrissie White.
- How long is Wife the Weaker Vessel?
- Wife the Weaker Vessel has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Wife the Weaker Vessel?
- Wife the Weaker Vessel is a Comedy film.
- Where was Wife the Weaker Vessel produced?
- Wife the Weaker Vessel was produced in United Kingdom.