My Wife is a 1918 American silent comedy drama film. It is based on Michael Morton's 1907 play of the same name. The film was directed by Dell Henderson. It was made by the Empire All-Star Corporation and distributed by Mutual Film. The film premiered February 18, 1918.
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Plot
Beatrice Hammond has inherited a million dollars from her aunt, but can only collect the funds if she marries prior to her eighteenth birthday. Unable to marry her boyfriend, Ronald Farwell, who is away fighting in a war; she instead marries her guardian, Gerald Eversleigh, with the understanding that they will divorce upon Ronald's return. Gerald falls in love with Beatrice and does not want to give up their marriage when Ronald comes home.
Cast
Anna Murdock as Beatrice Hammond
Rex McDougall as Gerald Eversleigh
Hubert Druce as John Hammond
Amy Veness as Mrs. Hammond
Ferdinand Gottschalk as Biggy Gore
Grace Carlyle as Miriam Hawthorne
Jules Raucourt as Ronald Farwell
James Kearney as Davies
Carl Sauerman as Baron
Harriet Thompson as Baroness
Romaine Callender as Valstock
Dudley Hill as Poltroff