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Idle Wives

191630mPhillips Smalley,Lois Weber
IMDb 5.5

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Characters in the film attend a movie titled 'Life’s Mirror', where they see parallel, cautionary versions of their own lives. Only the first two of the original seven reels survive.

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What is Idle Wives (1916) about?

Characters in the film attend a movie titled 'Life’s Mirror', where they see parallel, cautionary versions of their own lives. Only the first two of the original seven reels survive.

Who stars in Idle Wives?

Idle Wives stars Lois Weber (Anne), Phillips Smalley (John Wall), Mary MacLaren (Molly), Edward Hearn (Richard), Seymour Hastings (Billy Shane). The film was directed by Phillips Smalley.

How long is Idle Wives?

Idle Wives has a runtime of 30 min and premiered in 1916.

Is Idle Wives worth watching?

Idle Wives holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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