Unmarried Wives (1924)
Drama | 1 August 1924
Director:
James P. HoganWriter:
Dorothy HowellProducer:
James P. HoganCinematographer:
Jack MacKenzieProduction Company:
Gotham ProductionsA news item in the 17 Jun 1924 Film Daily reported that distributor Samuel Sax of Lumas Film Corp. had recently contracted with Gotham Productions for six features to be directed by James P. Hogan in Hollywood, CA. First in the series was Unmarried Wives. Two days later, Film Daily noted that foreign distribution rights had been acquired by Apollo Trading Corp. The end of principal photography was announced in the 26 Jul 1924 Moving Picture World.
The film opened 1 Aug 1924. A review in the 10 Dec 1924 Var described the familiar plotline as “moderately entertaining,” due to several compelling action sequences. Both Var and the 9 Aug 1924 Exhibitors Trade Review listed cast member Majel Coleman as “Mabel Coleman.”
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A news item in the 17 Jun 1924 Film Daily reported that distributor Samuel Sax of Lumas Film Corp. had recently contracted with Gotham Productions for six features to be directed by James P. Hogan in Hollywood, CA. First in the series was Unmarried Wives. Two days later, Film Daily noted that foreign distribution rights had been acquired by Apollo Trading Corp. The end of principal photography was announced in the 26 Jul 1924 Moving Picture World.
The film opened 1 Aug 1924. A review in the 10 Dec 1924 Var described the familiar plotline as “moderately entertaining,” due to several compelling action sequences. Both Var and the 9 Aug 1924 Exhibitors Trade Review listed cast member Majel Coleman as “Mabel Coleman.”
Through the efforts of her press agent, Maggie Casey achieves fame as Princess Sonya in a New York City revue. Maggie becomes involved with Tom Gregory, whose wife learns of their affair and is herself the victim of a publicity-kidnapping case. The theater manager’s attempt to attack Maggie is thwarted by a fire, from which she is rescued by her sweetheart, Joe. The Gregorys are reconciled, and all ends happily. ...
Through the efforts of her press agent, Maggie Casey achieves fame as Princess Sonya in a New York City revue. Maggie becomes involved with Tom Gregory, whose wife learns of their affair and is herself the victim of a publicity-kidnapping case. The theater manager’s attempt to attack Maggie is thwarted by a fire, from which she is rescued by her sweetheart, Joe. The Gregorys are reconciled, and all ends happily.
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