Husband and Wife (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, Husband and Wife is a drama film directed by Barry O'Neil, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. When Doris Baker spends her husband Dick into serious debt, he embezzles funds from the bank where he works to cover some speculative investments. He is joined in these plans by one of the bank's directors, but when Doris unknowingly snubs the director's wife, he pulls out his aid. Dick finds himself in serious trouble, and then Doris leaves him after an argument. She is about to leave for the Orient with her daughter Bessie, a friend, Mrs. Prescott, and an admirer, Patrick Alliston, but they are stopped at the station because Dick is believed to be with them. He isn't, and his difficulties drive him to an aborted suicide attempt. Doris finally wakes up to what is going on and reconciles with Dick. The bank examiner looks over the books and helps Dick get back on his feet, much to the director's chagrin.
Who’s in it. Husband and Wife stars Ethel Clayton as Doris Baker, Holbrook Blinn as Richard Baker, Madge Evans as Bessie and Montagu Love as Patrick Alliston, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Husband and Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Husband and Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Husband and Wife (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Husband and Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Husband and Wife?
- Husband and Wife stars Ethel Clayton, Holbrook Blinn, Madge Evans, Montagu Love and Gerda Holmes.
- When was Husband and Wife released?
- Husband and Wife was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.