Old Wives for New
"IT TAKES THE FOUR WALLS OFF MARRIED LIFE AND PART OF THE CEILING,TOO."
Originally released in 1918. Old Wives for New is a drama/comedy film. directed by Cecil B. DeMille. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elliott Dexter, Florence Vidor, and Sylvia Ashton
Synopsis
Charles Murdock neglects his fat and lazy wife for another woman; When his other love interest becomes involved in a murder, he leaves for Paris.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1918
107 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elliott Dexter
as Charles Murdock
Florence Vidor
as Juliet Raeburn
Sylvia Ashton
as Sophy Murdock
Wanda Hawley
as Sophy in Prologue
Theodore Roberts
as Tom Berkeley
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Norma Murdock
Marcia Manon
as Viola Hastings
Julia Faye
as Jessie
J. Parks Jones
as Charley Murdock
Edna Mae Cooper
as Bertha
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Artcraft Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Wives for New about?
Charles Murdock neglects his fat and lazy wife for another woman; When his other love interest becomes involved in a murder, he leaves for Paris.
Who directed Old Wives for New?
Old Wives for New was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
How long is Old Wives for New?
Old Wives for New has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Old Wives for New released?
Old Wives for New was released on May 18, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Old Wives for New?
The main cast of Old Wives for New includes Elliott Dexter, Florence Vidor, Sylvia Ashton, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts.