Wife in Name Only (1923)
Overview
Wealthy orphan Philippa L'Estrange loves handsome Norman Arleigh and is confident of marrying him until he discloses that he has only brotherly affection for her. Determined to have revenge, Philippa introduces Arleigh to Madeline Dornham and reveals on their wedding day that Madeline, his bride, is the daughter of the man who killed his mother. In the end it is learned that Madeline is Mrs. Dornham's daughter from a previous marriage, not the daughter of a criminal.
Cast
Mary Thurman
Philippa L'Estrange
Arthur Housman
Victor Harwood
Edmund Lowe
Norman Arleigh
Edna May Oliver
Mrs. Dornham
Tyrone Power Sr.
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