Foolish Wives
A con artist masquerades as Russian nobility and attempts to seduce the wife of an American diplomat.
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Where is Foolish Wives streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, JustWatch TV, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies | — |
| India | JustWatch TV | — |
| United Kingdom | JustWatch TV | Amazon Video |
| Canada | JustWatch TV | — |
| Australia | JustWatch TV | — |
| Germany | JustWatch TV | LaCinetek |
| France | JustWatch TV | LaCinetek |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Globoplay, JustWatch TV | — |
| Japan | JustWatch TV | — |
About Foolish Wives
Foolish Wives is a 1922 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Erich von Stroheim. The cast is led by Erich von Stroheim, Rudolph Christians, Miss DuPont. It has a runtime of 2h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, JustWatch TV, Darkroom.
Foolish Wives was produced by Universal Film Manufacturing Company and made in United States of America. It was released on January 11, 1922. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Erich von Stroheim
- Writers
- Erich von Stroheim
- Release date
- January 11, 1922
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Foolish Wives cast & crew
Foolish Wives was directed by Erich von Stroheim and written by Erich von Stroheim.
The cast features Erich von Stroheim as Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin, Rudolph Christians as Andrew J. Hughes, Miss DuPont as Helen Hughes, Maude George as Princess Olga Petchnikoff, Mae Busch as Princess Vera Petchnikoff, and Dale Fuller as Maruschka.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by William H. Daniels and it was produced by Irving Thalberg.
Is Foolish Wives worth watching?
Foolish Wives holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 106 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 23m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Foolish Wives is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Foolish Wives
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Cast of Foolish Wives
Erich von Stroheim
Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin
Rudolph Christians
Andrew J. Hughes
Miss DuPont
Helen Hughes
Maude George
Princess Olga Petchnikoff
Mae Busch
Princess Vera Petchnikoff
Dale Fuller
Maruschka
Cesare Gravina
Cesare Ventucci
Malvina Polo
Marietta
Albert Edmondson
Pavel Pavlich
Mary Philbin
Crippled Girl (uncredited)
Nigel De Brulier
Monk (uncredited)
C.J. Allen
Albert I
Foolish Wives — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Foolish Wives in United States?
Foolish Wives is streaming on Kanopy, JustWatch TV, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies in United States.
▸Is Foolish Wives on Kanopy?
Yes — Foolish Wives is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Foolish Wives in?
Foolish Wives is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Foolish Wives?
Foolish Wives runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
▸What is Foolish Wives rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 106 ratings.
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