Thy Neighbor's Wife (1953)

She played with fire once too often!

Thy Neighbor's Wife (1953) poster

In 1841, in the small Morovian village of Skalni Hradec, a judge makes his much younger wife witness the public humiliation of an unfaithful wife who is bound with ropes to a wooden half-cross. He then tells her he'll kill her if he ever catches her being unfaithful. Things get tense when she falls for another man.

Director: Hugo Haas
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 77 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Václav Divina
Cinematography: Paul Ivano
Editing: Merrill G. White, Albert Shaff
Production: Hugo Haas Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor

Keywords

b movie, older man younger woman relationship, humiliation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thy Neighbor's Wife about?
In 1841, in the small Morovian village of Skalni Hradec, a judge makes his much younger wife witness the public humiliation of an unfaithful wife who is bound with ropes to a wooden half-cross. He then tells her he'll kill her if he ever catches her being unfaithful. Things get tense when she falls for another man.
Who directed Thy Neighbor's Wife?
Thy Neighbor's Wife was directed by Hugo Haas.
Who stars in Thy Neighbor's Wife?
Thy Neighbor's Wife stars Cleo Moore, Hugo Haas, Ken Carlton, Kathleen Hughes, Anthony Jochim, Tom Fadden.
How long is Thy Neighbor's Wife?
Thy Neighbor's Wife has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Thy Neighbor's Wife?
Thy Neighbor's Wife is a Drama, Crime film.
Where was Thy Neighbor's Wife produced?
Thy Neighbor's Wife was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Thy Neighbor's Wife?
The themes of Thy Neighbor's Wife include: Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor.