Drama · United States of America · 1923 · 50m

What Wives Want

Director

Cast

Ethel Grey Terry as Claire Howard Vernon Steele as Austin Howard Ramsey Wallace as John Reeves Niles Welch as David Loring Margaret Landis as Alice Loring Lila Leslie as Mrs. Van Dusen

Crew

Charles E. Kaufman — Director of Photography Edward T. Lowe Jr. — Screenplay Edward T. Lowe Jr. — Story

Synopsis

Claire Howard, neglected by her husband, Austin, succumbs to the attentions of Austin's business partner, John Reeves, to the dismay of Alice Loring, her sister. When Claire ignores Alice's advice to end the affair, Alice goes to Reeves hoping to reason with him.

Key Collaborators

Jack Conway Director Charles E. Kaufman Director of Photography Edward T. Lowe Jr. Screenplay Edward T. Lowe Jr. Story

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