Foolish Wives
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Foolish Wives
11 Jan 1922
1922Silent2h 23m
A con artist posing as a Russian noble targets the wife of an American diplomat, creating a dangerous situation as he attempts to seduce her for his own gain
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Genres Silent
Decade 1920s
This Movie is Deceptive, Sophisticated, Tense, Atmospheric, Dramatic & Provocative
About Foolish Wives A 1922 silent movie directed by Erich von Stroheim, Gustav Machatý, Jack R. Proctor, Edward Sowders, and Louis Germonprez, noted for its portrayal of a con artist seducing a diplomat's wife
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Audio English (United States)
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Cast
- Miss DuPont Helen Hughes, Wife
- Maude George Olga Petchnikoff
- Mae Busch Princess, Vera Petchnikoff
- Erich von Stroheim Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin, Russian Captain of Hussars
- Dale Fuller Maruschka, Maid
- Cesare Gravina Cesare Ventucci, Counterfeiter
- Nigel De Brulier Monk
- Harrison Ford Rude Soldier, Armless Soldier
- Mary Philbin Crippled Girl
- Louis K. Webb Dr. Judd
- Malvina Polo Marietta, Half-Witted Daughter
- Edward Reinach Monaco Secretary of State
- Rudolph Christians Andrew J. Hughes, U.S. Special-Envoy to Monaco
- Al Edmundson Pavel Pavlich, Butler
- C. J. Allen Albert I, Prince of Monaco
- Louise Emmons Mother Garoupe
- Agnes Emerson A Bit Role
- Valerie Germonprez Extra
- Mrs. Kent Dr. Judd's Wife
- Mme. Kopetzky Actress
- Albert Edmondson Pavel Pavlich
- C.J. Allen Albert I
- Robert Edeson Andrew J. Hughes
Director
- Erich von Stroheim
- Gustav Machatý
- Jack R. Proctor
- Edward Sowders
- Louis Germonprez
Screenwriter
- Erich von Stroheim
Director of Photography
- William H. Daniels
- Ben F. Reynolds
Composer
- Sigmund Romberg
- J. Frank Cork
Producer
- Irving Thalberg
- Carl Laemmle
- R.H. Cochrane
