Just a Wife (1920)
Businesswoman Eleanor Lathrop becomes an advisor to Richard Emerson, an ambitious young engineer. He becomes very successful with her help, and to avoid the talk that surrounds their relationship, she suggests that he marry Mary Virginia Lee, a Southern girl from an aristocratic but impoverished family. Mary is happy to wed Emerson since she is tired of being poor. On their honeymoon, she reveals that she got married only to have luxuries, and Emerson admits that he was looking for social standing. After their confessions, they decide it's best to lead separate lives. Emerson stays at his club in New York, while Mary lives at his country home. Eleanor becomes jealous of Mary's position, even though she's the one who spends her time with Emerson.
Cast
- Roy Stewart - Richard Emerson
- Leatrice Joy - Mary Virginia Lee
- Albert Van Antwerp - Robert Lee
- Kathlyn Williams - Eleanor Lathrop
- William Lion West - Tom Marvin
Screenplay
- Eugene Walter (Theatre Play)
- Katherine S. Reed
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Just a Wife about?
- Businesswoman Eleanor Lathrop becomes an advisor to Richard Emerson, an ambitious young engineer. He becomes very successful with her help, and to avoid the talk that surrounds their relationship, she suggests that he marry Mary Virginia Lee, a Southern girl from an aristocratic but impoverished family. Mary is happy to wed Emerson since she is tired of being poor. On their honeymoon, she reveals that she got married only to have luxuries, and Emerson admits that he was looking for social standing. After their confessions, they decide it's best to lead separate lives. Emerson stays at his club in New York, while Mary lives at his country home. Eleanor becomes jealous of Mary's position, even though she's the one who spends her time with Emerson.
- Who directed Just a Wife?
- Just a Wife was directed by Howard Hickman.
- Who stars in Just a Wife?
- Just a Wife stars Roy Stewart, Leatrice Joy, Albert Van Antwerp, Kathlyn Williams, William Lion West.
- How long is Just a Wife?
- Just a Wife has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Just a Wife?
- Just a Wife is a Drama film.
- Where was Just a Wife produced?
- Just a Wife was produced in United States of America.