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Wives of the Rich

1916·Movie
26min·NR
100
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, class and money, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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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.
Silent Film EraSocial Class ConflictDeception & BetrayalHistorical DramaMarriage & MoneyMelodramaticNostalgic AestheticCritique of Capitalism

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100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

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What is Wives of the Rich rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Wives of the Rich?

0 h 26 min

Wives of the Rich runs 0 h 26 min.

What language is Wives of the Rich in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.