The Wife He Neglected (1918)
A businessman marries Maria, the daughter of the rich professor, not for love but for personal gain. He betrays and humiliates her but she hides his despicable character from both her father and society at large and takes comfort in the company of a ship’s lieutenant. They fall in love but agree to interrupt their impossible relationship. Pregnant with her lover’s child, Maria decides to follow her heart and join him at sea but a series of dramatic events awaits them.
Director: Augusto Genina
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: December 1, 1918
Cast
- Maria Jacobini - Maria d'Alconte
- Alfonso Cassini - Marchese d'Alconte
- Vittorio Rossi Pianelli - Valnera
- Arnold Kent - The Lover
- Vasco Creti
Screenplay
- Alessandro De Stefani (Screenplay)
- Augusto Genina (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Giovanni Tomatis
Production: Itala Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Augusto Genina
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wife He Neglected about?
- A businessman marries Maria, the daughter of the rich professor, not for love but for personal gain. He betrays and humiliates her but she hides his despicable character from both her father and society at large and takes comfort in the company of a ship’s lieutenant. They fall in love but agree to interrupt their impossible relationship. Pregnant with her lover’s child, Maria decides to follow her heart and join him at sea but a series of dramatic events awaits them.
- Who directed The Wife He Neglected?
- The Wife He Neglected was directed by Augusto Genina.
- Who stars in The Wife He Neglected?
- The Wife He Neglected stars Maria Jacobini, Alfonso Cassini, Vittorio Rossi Pianelli, Arnold Kent, Vasco Creti.
- How long is The Wife He Neglected?
- The Wife He Neglected has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Wife He Neglected?
- The Wife He Neglected is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Wife He Neglected produced?
- The Wife He Neglected was produced in Italy.