A Self Made Wife
Originally released in 1923. A Self Made Wife is a drama film. directed by John Francis Dillon. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ethel Grey Terry, Crauford Kent, and Virginia Ainsworth
Synopsis
Tim Goodwin and his wife Corrie are living in poverty when Tim's oil well strikes it rich. He soon works his way to the top of the social scale, but Corrie doesn't change at all--she stays a dour, drab woman with no social skills whatsoever. Tim gets so embarrassed by her that he hires a "social secretary" for her to teach her how to function in the social strata in which they find themselves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 8, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ethel Grey Terry
as Corrie Godwin
Crauford Kent
as Tim Godwin
Virginia Ainsworth
as Dodo Sears
Phillips Smalley
as J.D. Sears
Dorothy Cumming
as Elena Vincent
Maurice Murphy
as Tim Godwin Jr.
Turner Savage
as Jimmy Godwin
Honora Beatrice
as The Baby
Tom McGuire
as Hotchkiss
Laura La Varnie
as Mrs. Satter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Self Made Wife about?
Tim Goodwin and his wife Corrie are living in poverty when Tim's oil well strikes it rich. He soon works his way to the top of the social scale, but Corrie doesn't change at all--she stays a dour, ...
Who directed A Self Made Wife?
A Self Made Wife was directed by John Francis Dillon.
How long is A Self Made Wife?
A Self Made Wife has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was A Self Made Wife released?
A Self Made Wife was released on July 8, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Self Made Wife?
The main cast of A Self Made Wife includes Ethel Grey Terry, Crauford Kent, Virginia Ainsworth, Phillips Smalley, Dorothy Cumming.