His Wife's Mistake (1916) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1916 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1916, His Wife's Mistake is a comédie film directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. Roscoe begins work on his new job as janitor of the Shortacre Building in New York. While performing his duties he enters the offices of a broker, I. Steele. The broker is out, but his wife, who knows that her husband expects a rich customer in with a check for $10,000 to close an option, mistakes Roscoe for this Mr. R.U. Stout of Showme, Missouri. Thinking to be of assistance to her husband in his business, Mrs. Steele is very affable and finally invites the supposed Mr. Stout to go to luncheon with her. Steele returns with the necessary papers and is told by his office boy that his wife has gone to a gay café with the new janitor.
Who’s in it. His Wife's Mistake stars Roscoe Arbuckle as The Janitor, Minta Durfee as Mrs. I. Steele, Joe Bordeaux as The Waiter and Arthur Earle as Percy Dovewing aka R.U. Stout, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, His Wife's Mistake has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Wife's Mistake page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Wife's Mistake tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch His Wife's Mistake (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Wife's Mistake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is His Wife's Mistake worth watching?
- His Wife's Mistake holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in His Wife's Mistake?
- His Wife's Mistake stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Minta Durfee, Joe Bordeaux, Arthur Earle and Betty Gray.
- When was His Wife's Mistake released?
- His Wife's Mistake was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.