Too Wise Wives

Too Wise Wives is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Lois Weber, written by Lois Weber and Marion Orth, and starring Louis Calhern, Claire Windsor, Phillips Smalley, and Mona Lisa. It was released on May 22, 1921, by Paramount Pictures.^[1][2] A copy of the film is in the Library of Congress.^[3]

Too Wise Wives
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Directed by	Lois Weber
Screenplay by	Lois Weber Marion Orth
Produced by	Lois Weber
Starring	Louis Calhern Claire Windsor Phillips Smalley Mona Lisa
Cinematography	William C. Foster
Production company	Lois Weber Productions
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date	May 22, 1921 (1921-05-22)
Running time	80 minutes
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

Plot

The film

As described in a film magazine,^[4] David Graham (Calhern) is the husband of Marie (Windsor), a wife whose great love leads her to too careful safeguarding of her husband's happiness. Sara Daily (Lisa), a former sweetheart, is the wife of John Daily (Smalley), a wealthy man whose love she retains by methods more subtle than sincere. Sara attempts to regain the adulation of David, but Marie intercepts her letter of invitation, precipitating a dramatic situation that does not develop into disaster only because Marie does not open the letter. As a result of the exposure of intentions, both wives are taught a new and better understanding of family obligations with an ending happy for all concerned.

Cast

• Louis Calhern as Mr. David Graham
• Claire Windsor as Marie, Mrs. David Graham
• Phillips Smalley as Mr. John Daly
• Mona Lisa as Sara, Mrs. John Daly