His English Wife (1927)
London socialite Cathleen Paget's adventures in love and misfortune a year after the death of her husband. Ivor Willington and Lionel Jesop play cards for who will be given the shot at flirting with Paget, as to claim her wealth. But when her brother Bruce has lost the family fortune in bad business, Cathleen is suggested to court Nordic giant Birger Holm. The two marry and the families financial problems seem to be at bay, although the life in the northern Sweden is wearing Cathleen down as she misses parties, friends and dancing at the Savoy Hotel.
Director: Gustaf Molander
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 151 min
Release Date: January 17, 1927
Cast
- Lil Dagover - Cathleen Paget
- Urho Somersalmi - Birger Holm
- Gösta Ekman - Ivor Willington
- Karin Swanström - Mrs. Brock, Cathleen's mother
- Håkan Westergren - Bruce Brock
- Brita Appelgren - Poppy Brock
- Stina Berg - Antje
- Margit Rosengren - Lillian
- Ragnar Arvedson - Artist
- Josua Bengtson - Train Announcer
Screenplay
Production: Isepa, Isepa-Wengeroff Film
Country: Germany, Sweden
Language: No Language
Original Language: sv
Keywords
radio, black and white, silent film, logging, cosmopolitan, norrland
More Films by Director: Gustaf Molander
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is His English Wife about?
- London socialite Cathleen Paget's adventures in love and misfortune a year after the death of her husband. Ivor Willington and Lionel Jesop play cards for who will be given the shot at flirting with Paget, as to claim her wealth. But when her brother Bruce has lost the family fortune in bad business, Cathleen is suggested to court Nordic giant Birger Holm. The two marry and the families financial problems seem to be at bay, although the life in the northern Sweden is wearing Cathleen down as she misses parties, friends and dancing at the Savoy Hotel.
- Who directed His English Wife?
- His English Wife was directed by Gustaf Molander.
- Who stars in His English Wife?
- His English Wife stars Lil Dagover, Urho Somersalmi, Gösta Ekman, Karin Swanström, Håkan Westergren, Brita Appelgren.
- How long is His English Wife?
- His English Wife has a runtime of 2h 31m (151 minutes).
- What genre is His English Wife?
- His English Wife is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was His English Wife produced?
- His English Wife was produced in Germany, Sweden.