For Alimony Only
Originally released in 1926. For Alimony Only is a drama film. directed by William C. deMille. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leatrice Joy, Clive Brook, and Lilyan Tashman
Synopsis
A stormy marriage of 6 months between Narcissa and Peter Williams ends in a bitter quarrel, and to gain his freedom Peter offers her more alimony than he can afford. Then he meets Mary Martin, who restores his faith in marriage. With business reverses, Peter falls behind in his alimony payments and neglects his new wife. Narcissa, however, manages to support Bertie Waring, a young sofa-hound; but she protests the delayed alimony and Mary is forced to take a job with an interior decorating establishment. Peter goes to Narcissa to appeal to her generosity, at the moment when Mary (unaware of Narcissa's identity as her husband's first wife) is working in Narcissa's apartment; seeing them together, Mary leaves in humiliation and accepts an invitation from Bertie....
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is For Alimony Only about?
A stormy marriage of 6 months between Narcissa and Peter Williams ends in a bitter quarrel, and to gain his freedom Peter offers her more alimony than he can afford. Then he meets Mary Martin, who ...
Who directed For Alimony Only?
For Alimony Only was directed by William C. deMille.
How long is For Alimony Only?
For Alimony Only has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was For Alimony Only released?
For Alimony Only was released on September 20, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in For Alimony Only?
The main cast of For Alimony Only includes Leatrice Joy, Clive Brook, Lilyan Tashman, Casson Ferguson, Toby Claude.