The Amazing Wife (1919)
Through a series of tragic circumstances Cicely Osborne finds herself alone in the world after her new husband is slain. Taking note that a lieutenant with the same name as her husband has died in the war, she presents herself to his aristocratic parents as his widow and soon ingratiates herself. Only John's disabled cousin Philip suspects her. John returns, having only been wounded, and seeing that his mother loves Cicely, he continues the masquerade, slowly falling in love with Cicely. When Philip threatens exposure the cousins fight causing John's war wound to reopen. Thinking that he is dying, John summons a priest, who solemnizes his union with Cicely. John later recovers and the two resume their life together.
Cast
- Mary MacLaren - Cicely Osborne
- Frank Mayo - Lt. John Ashton
- Ethel Lynne - Claire Winston
- Stanhope Wheatcroft - Philip Ashton
- Seymour Zeliff - John Ashton
Screenplay
- Ida May Park
- Elinor Chipp (Story)
Keywords
lost film, false identity
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Amazing Wife about?
- Through a series of tragic circumstances Cicely Osborne finds herself alone in the world after her new husband is slain. Taking note that a lieutenant with the same name as her husband has died in the war, she presents herself to his aristocratic parents as his widow and soon ingratiates herself. Only John's disabled cousin Philip suspects her. John returns, having only been wounded, and seeing that his mother loves Cicely, he continues the masquerade, slowly falling in love with Cicely. When Philip threatens exposure the cousins fight causing John's war wound to reopen. Thinking that he is dying, John summons a priest, who solemnizes his union with Cicely. John later recovers and the two resume their life together.
- Who directed The Amazing Wife?
- The Amazing Wife was directed by Ida May Park.
- Who stars in The Amazing Wife?
- The Amazing Wife stars Mary MacLaren, Frank Mayo, Ethel Lynne, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Seymour Zeliff.
- How long is The Amazing Wife?
- The Amazing Wife has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Amazing Wife?
- The Amazing Wife is a Drama film.
- Where was The Amazing Wife produced?
- The Amazing Wife was produced in United States of America.