A Wife on Trial (1917): reparto, argumento y streaming
1917 · Película
Released in 1917, A Wife on Trial is a drama film directed by Ruth Ann Baldwin, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. A Wife on Trial stars Mignon Anderson, Leo Pierson, L. M. Wells as Horace de Guenther and George C. Pearce as Wallis (as George Pearce), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Wife on Trial page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Wife on Trial tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch A Wife on Trial (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Wife on Trial change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Wife on Trial?
- A Wife on Trial stars Mignon Anderson, Leo Pierson, L. M. Wells, George C. Pearce and Julia Jackson.
- When was A Wife on Trial released?
- A Wife on Trial was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.