Divorce and the Daughter (1916)

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A married man suddenly inherits a fortune and finally has enough money to live his dream of becoming an artist. He moves his wife and daughter to a big expensive house and starts living the life of a "bohemian" artist. When he begins an affair with another woman, his wife leaves him and his daughter Alicia breaks off her engagement to a wealthy doctor and becomes involved in the "free love" movement espoused by one Herbert Rawlins. Rawlins, however, has his own plans for Alicia, and they don't involve "sharing" her with anyone else. Complications ensue.

Director: Frederick Sullivan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Thanhouser Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

partially lost film, fragment, bfi

More Films by Director: Frederick Sullivan
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Divorce and the Daughter about?
A married man suddenly inherits a fortune and finally has enough money to live his dream of becoming an artist. He moves his wife and daughter to a big expensive house and starts living the life of a "bohemian" artist. When he begins an affair with another woman, his wife leaves him and his daughter Alicia breaks off her engagement to a wealthy doctor and becomes involved in the "free love" movement espoused by one Herbert Rawlins. Rawlins, however, has his own plans for Alicia, and they don't involve "sharing" her with anyone else. Complications ensue.
Who directed Divorce and the Daughter?
Divorce and the Daughter was directed by Frederick Sullivan.
Who stars in Divorce and the Daughter?
Divorce and the Daughter stars Florence La Badie, Edwin Stanley, Kathryn Adams, J.H. Gilmour, Samuel N. Niblack.
How long is Divorce and the Daughter?
Divorce and the Daughter has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Divorce and the Daughter?
Divorce and the Daughter is a Drama film.
Where was Divorce and the Daughter produced?
Divorce and the Daughter was produced in United States of America.