Man and Wife (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film
Released in 1923, Man and Wife is a drama film directed by John L. McCutcheon, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Dora Perkins is a country girl who runs away to New York City. She gets work as a nurse and marries Dr. Howard Fleming, a famed brain surgeon. Supposedly she dies in a fire, and some time later Fleming takes a vacation in the country, where by some odd coincidence he winds up meeting Dolly, Dora's sister. Without realizing her relationship to Dora, he marries her. Soon Dolly is expecting, and not long after, Dora pops up -- she survived the fire, but has been left hopelessly insane.
Who’s in it. Man and Wife stars Norma Shearer as Dora Perkins, Maurice Costello as Caleb Perkins, Gladys Leslie as Dolly Perkins and Edna May Spooner as Mrs. Perkins, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man and Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man and Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man and Wife (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man and Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Man and Wife?
- Man and Wife stars Norma Shearer, Maurice Costello, Gladys Leslie, Edna May Spooner and Robert Elliott.
- When was Man and Wife released?
- Man and Wife was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.