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Wife
Financial ruin stares Price and Holliday in the face. Holliday discovers that his beautiful daughter, Leonora, has just become engaged to Dr. Livingston, a young physician. The next day, Price, who is enormously wealthy in his own right, offers to save Holliday from disgrace and ruin on the condition that he receive Leonora's hand in marriage.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is forced into a loveless marriage with a wealthy older man to save her family from financial ruin. She endures a life of unhappiness until a chance encounter with a charming artist offers a glimpse of true love and happiness. However, her past and societal expectations threaten to keep her trapped in her unhappy circumstances.
Critical Reception
As an early silent film, 'Wife' received limited contemporary critical reviews accessible today. However, it is recognized as an early work of director Frank Borzage, who would go on to become a celebrated filmmaker known for his poignant dramas.
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Early example of dramatic storytelling in cinema.
Showcases the developing talents of director Frank Borzage.
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Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it a historical curiosity.
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