The Self-Made Wife (1923)
Melodrama | 16 July 1923
Director:
Jack DillonWriter:
Albert KenyonCinematographer:
William FildewProduction Company:
Universal Pictures Corp.The scenario was based on the short story "The Self-Made Wife" by Elizabeth Alexander, serialized in 28 Oct to 18 Nov 1922 editions of the Saturday Evening Post. Universal Pictures Corp.’s purchase of the story by was announced in the 27 Jan 1923 Exhibitors Herald. Principal photography was underway by mid-Apr 1923, under the direction of Jack Dillon at Universal Studios in Universal City, CA, as stated in the 14 Apr 1923 Camera. Jack Conway was erroneously credited as director in the 7 Apr 1923 Moving Picture World. The close of production was reported in the 12 May 1923 issue; editing was currently underway.
The Self-Made Wife was released on 16 Jul 1923, preceded by openings on 3 Jul 1923 at Loew’s New York Theatre in New York City, and on 8 Jul 1923 at the Washington Theater in Chicago Heights, IL.
An unrelated short comedy starring Snub Pollard was advertised in the 30 Apr 1923 [Chillicothe, MO] Chillicothe Constitution as A Self Made Wife. Available sources suggest that its official release title may have been Where Am I?
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this film on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of October 2020. ...
The scenario was based on the short story "The Self-Made Wife" by Elizabeth Alexander, serialized in 28 Oct to 18 Nov 1922 editions of the Saturday Evening Post. Universal Pictures Corp.’s purchase of the story by was announced in the 27 Jan 1923 Exhibitors Herald. Principal photography was underway by mid-Apr 1923, under the direction of Jack Dillon at Universal Studios in Universal City, CA, as stated in the 14 Apr 1923 Camera. Jack Conway was erroneously credited as director in the 7 Apr 1923 Moving Picture World. The close of production was reported in the 12 May 1923 issue; editing was currently underway.
The Self-Made Wife was released on 16 Jul 1923, preceded by openings on 3 Jul 1923 at Loew’s New York Theatre in New York City, and on 8 Jul 1923 at the Washington Theater in Chicago Heights, IL.
An unrelated short comedy starring Snub Pollard was advertised in the 30 Apr 1923 [Chillicothe, MO] Chillicothe Constitution as A Self Made Wife. Available sources suggest that its official release title may have been Where Am I?
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this film on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of October 2020.
Impoverished young lawyer Tim Godwin achieves sudden wealth through a petroleum investment and buys a large house in New York City for his wife, Corrie, and their child. Although Tim adapts quickly to a life of luxury, Corrie remains a simple housewife and becomes an embarrassment to her husband. The situation worsens after Tim hires former classmate Elena Vincent to educate Corrie in the social graces. While Tim becomes infatuated with Elena, Corrie is coerced into attending a wild party that exposes the ugly side of privilege. Following numerous complications, Tim comes to his senses, dismisses Elena, and reconciles with ...
Impoverished young lawyer Tim Godwin achieves sudden wealth through a petroleum investment and buys a large house in New York City for his wife, Corrie, and their child. Although Tim adapts quickly to a life of luxury, Corrie remains a simple housewife and becomes an embarrassment to her husband. The situation worsens after Tim hires former classmate Elena Vincent to educate Corrie in the social graces. While Tim becomes infatuated with Elena, Corrie is coerced into attending a wild party that exposes the ugly side of privilege. Following numerous complications, Tim comes to his senses, dismisses Elena, and reconciles with Corrie.
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