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The Truth About Husbands
With an eye towards social climbing wealthy Dustan Renshaw breaks his engagement with Janet Preece to wed socialite Leslie Brown. Moving abroad after marriage Leslie welcomes her friends the Stonehays while Dustan is away, accompanied by their private secretary, Janet Preece. Janet's sudden illness compels her to remain, and the two women become fast friends. Leslie learns the story of Janet's betrayal by a man known to her only as "D. R. Devastated to learn the truth Leslie leaves Dustan but as time passes, they are reunited at Janet's deathbed.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy man, Arthur Drake, is married to a young, beautiful wife, but he is frequently away on business. During his absences, she becomes romantically involved with his business partner. When Arthur discovers the affair, he is heartbroken and confronts the situation, leading to dramatic consequences.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. Surviving information suggests it was a melodrama that explored themes of marital infidelity and societal expectations. Its reception was likely mixed, common for films of its era dealing with controversial subject matter.
What Reviewers Say
The film was noted for its dramatic portrayal of marital conflict.
Themes of infidelity and betrayal were central to its narrative.
Silent film melodrama, typical of its time.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are not available due to its age and limited public access.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, with no known copies in existence.
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