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Wives of the Rich

Apr 10, 1916

0h 26m

★ 0.0

Overview

John Grant, capitalist, is devoted to his wife, but is obliged to curtail her weekly allowance because of her fondness for cards. Robert Baker, a wealthy bachelor, is a great admirer of Mrs. Grant and calls frequently. Finding that her allowance is not enough for her losses at cards, Mrs. Grant, incited by society friends, deceives her husband in the hope of gaining more pocket money. Mrs. Grant loses a hundred dollars at cards, and she gives her I.O.U. to Mrs. Condon, the hostess.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Selig Polyscope Company

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Cast

John Grant

Harry Mestayer

Mrs. John Grant

Grace Darmond

Robert Baker

Lafe McKee

Mrs. Childs

Lillian Hayward

Mrs. Condon

Emma Glenwood

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