His English Wife

His English Wife

1927 · 151 min · ★ 10.0 · Romance, Drama

London socialite Cathleen Paget's adventures in love and misfortune a year after the death of her husband. Ivor Willington and Lionel Jesop play cards for who will be given the shot at flirting with Paget, as to claim her wealth. But when her brother Bruce has lost the family fortune in bad business, Cathleen is suggested to court Nordic giant Birger Holm. The two marry and the families financial problems seem to be at bay, although the life in the northern Sweden is wearing Cathleen down as she misses parties, friends and dancing at the Savoy Hotel.

Directed by Gustaf Molander · Written by Paul Merzbach

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Lil Dagover Cathleen Paget
Urho Somersalmi Birger Holm
Gösta Ekman Ivor Willington
Karin Swanström Mrs. Brock, Cathleen's mother
Håkan Westergren Bruce Brock
Brita Appelgren Poppy Brock
Stina Berg Antje
Margit Rosengren Lillian
Ragnar Arvedson Artist
Josua Bengtson Train Announcer
Margit Manstad Faucigny
Carl-Gunnar Wingård Waiter

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