Foolish Wives
Originally released in 1922. Foolish Wives is a drama/thriller film. directed by Erich von Stroheim. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Erich von Stroheim, Rudolph Christians, and Miss DuPont
Synopsis
A con artist masquerades as Russian nobility and attempts to seduce the wife of an American diplomat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 11, 1922
104 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (100 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$400.2K
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Erich von Stroheim
as Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin
Rudolph Christians
as Andrew J. Hughes
Miss DuPont
as Helen Hughes
Maude George
as Princess Olga Petchnikoff
Mae Busch
as Princess Vera Petchnikoff
Dale Fuller
as Maruschka
Cesare Gravina
as Cesare Ventucci
Malvina Polo
as Marietta
Albert Edmondson
as Pavel Pavlich
Mary Philbin
as Crippled Girl (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,100,000
- Revenue
- $400,200
Production Companies
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foolish Wives about?
A con artist masquerades as Russian nobility and attempts to seduce the wife of an American diplomat.
Who directed Foolish Wives?
Foolish Wives was directed by Erich von Stroheim.
How long is Foolish Wives?
Foolish Wives has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was Foolish Wives released?
Foolish Wives was released on January 11, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Foolish Wives?
The main cast of Foolish Wives includes Erich von Stroheim, Rudolph Christians, Miss DuPont, Maude George, Mae Busch.