A Wife on Trial (1917)
Phyllis Narcissa, an underpaid children's librarian, eagerly accepts a dinner invitation from Horace de Guenther, one of her patrons, and happily entertains his invalid wife. Later, Mrs. de Guenther encourages Phyllis to meet with Mrs. Harrington, a dying rich woman whose son Allan, once a vigorous young man, was paralyzed in an auto accident. When Mrs. Harrington proposes to the librarian that she marry and take care of Allan in exchange for his wealth, Phyllis reluctantly consents. While struggling to cheer up the eternally gloomy Allan, Phyllis welcomes the visits of his friend, a doctor who informs her that her husband's paralysis may be psychosomatic.
Director: Ruth Ann Baldwin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 30, 1917
Cast
- Mignon Anderson - Phyllis Narcissa
- Leo Pierson - Allan Harrington
- L. M. Wells - Horace de Guenther
- Julia Jackson - Mrs. de Guenther
- George C. Pearce - Wallis (as George Pearce)
- Ben Alexander - Child (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Leo Pierson
- Margaret Widdemer (Novel)
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Ruth Ann Baldwin
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Wife on Trial about?
- Phyllis Narcissa, an underpaid children's librarian, eagerly accepts a dinner invitation from Horace de Guenther, one of her patrons, and happily entertains his invalid wife. Later, Mrs. de Guenther encourages Phyllis to meet with Mrs. Harrington, a dying rich woman whose son Allan, once a vigorous young man, was paralyzed in an auto accident. When Mrs. Harrington proposes to the librarian that she marry and take care of Allan in exchange for his wealth, Phyllis reluctantly consents. While struggling to cheer up the eternally gloomy Allan, Phyllis welcomes the visits of his friend, a doctor who informs her that her husband's paralysis may be psychosomatic.
- Who directed A Wife on Trial?
- A Wife on Trial was directed by Ruth Ann Baldwin.
- Who stars in A Wife on Trial?
- A Wife on Trial stars Mignon Anderson, Leo Pierson, L. M. Wells, Julia Jackson, George C. Pearce, Ben Alexander.
- How long is A Wife on Trial?
- A Wife on Trial has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is A Wife on Trial?
- A Wife on Trial is a Drama film.