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  • What Wives Want (1923)
  • 50 min | Drama
What Wives Want (1923)
50 min | Drama

Claire Howard, neglected by her husband, Austin, succumbs to the attentions of Austin's business partner, John Reeves, to the dismay of Alice Loring, her sister. When Claire ignores Alice's advice to end the affair, Alice goes to Reeves ...See moreClaire Howard, neglected by her husband, Austin, succumbs to the attentions of Austin's business partner, John Reeves, to the dismay of Alice Loring, her sister. When Claire ignores Alice's advice to end the affair, Alice goes to Reeves hoping to reason with him. Austin and Alice's husband, David, discover Alice and Claire with Reeves, but Alice takes the blame--causing David to ask for a divorce. Claire confesses to Austin, who resolves to mend his ways, and Alice is reunited with David. Written by AFI See less
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Director
Writers
Edward T. Lowe Jr. (screenplay) (story) | Perry N. Vekroff (scenario)
Cinematographer
Charles E. Kaufman (as Charles Kaufman)
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Updated May 6, 1923

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May 6, 1923 (United States)

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7 cast members
Name Known for
Ethel Grey Terry
Claire Howard Claire Howard   See fewer
Vernon Steele
Austin Howard Austin Howard   See fewer
Ramsey Wallace
John Reeves John Reeves   See fewer
Niles Welch
David Loring (as Niles Welsh) David Loring (as Niles Welsh)   See fewer
Margaret Landis
Alice Loring Alice Loring   See fewer
Lila Leslie
Mrs. Van Dusen Mrs. Van Dusen   See fewer
Henry A. Barrows
Newhart (as Harry A. Burrows) Newhart (as Harry A. Burrows)   See fewer
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