Wages for Wives (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1925, Wages for Wives is a comedy film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Nell Bailey, taking a lesson from the married lives of her sister, Luella Logan, and her mother, agrees to marry Danny Kester provided that he will split his paycheck 50-50 with her. When, after marriage, he refuses to honor the agreement, she goes on strike, getting her sister and mother to join in. The three deserted husbands have a difficult time but hate to give in. A vamp complicates matters, but everything is straightened out in the end with each side meeting the other halfway. —Pamela Short
Who’s in it. Wages for Wives stars Jacqueline Logan as Nell Bailey, Creighton Hale as Danny Kester, Earle Foxe as Hughie Logan and Claude Gillingwater as Jim Bailey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Wages for Wives has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wages for Wives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wages for Wives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wages for Wives (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wages for Wives change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wages for Wives worth watching?
- Wages for Wives holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wages for Wives?
- Wages for Wives stars Jacqueline Logan, Creighton Hale, Earle Foxe, Claude Gillingwater and Margaret Livingston.
- When was Wages for Wives released?
- Wages for Wives was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.