Wife in Name Only (1923)

8.0/10 50 min Drama

Overview

Wealthy orphan Philippa L'Estrange loves handsome Norman Arleigh and is confident of marrying him until he discloses that he has only brotherly affection for her. Determined to have revenge, Philippa introduces Arleigh to Madeline Dornham and reveals on their wedding day that Madeline, his bride, is the daughter of the man who killed his mother. In the end it is learned that Madeline is Mrs. Dornham's daughter from a previous marriage, not the daughter of a criminal.

Cast

Mary Thurman

Philippa L'Estrange

Arthur Housman

Victor Harwood

Edmund Lowe

Norman Arleigh

Edna May Oliver

Mrs. Dornham

Tyrone Power Sr.

Dornham

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