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Wife Number Two
Bored by her country life and misunderstood by her parents, Emma Rolfe marries Dr. Charles Bovar, an older man whose dedication to his medical practice results in wifely neglect. To alleviate her growing loneliness, Emma enjoys the company of many of the young men from the village and eventually begins an affair with Rudolph Bulwer.
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Plot Summary
A short film exploring the complexities of relationships and societal expectations. The narrative likely delves into marital dynamics and the humorous or dramatic situations that arise from them, typical of early 20th-century cinema.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent film, specific detailed critical reception is difficult to ascertain. However, short comedies of this era were generally produced for light entertainment and often received brief, favorable mentions in trade publications if they were successful.
What Reviewers Say
Early silent comedies aimed for broad appeal and simple humor.
Films of this length often focused on a single gag or simple plot.
Explored domestic themes common in early cinema.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for films from 1917 is not available.
Fun Fact
Films like 'Wife Number Two' were often distributed as part of a larger program in nickelodeons and early cinemas, with audiences viewing several shorts and features in a single sitting.
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