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Foolish Wives
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Foolish Wives

1922-01-11 · 143 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Thriller

A con artist masquerades as Russian nobility and attempts to seduce the wife of an American diplomat.

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Directors
Erich von Stroheim
Production companies
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,100,000
Revenue
USD 400,200

Top Cast

Erich von StroheimErich von StroheimCount Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin
Rudolph ChristiansRudolph ChristiansAndrew J. Hughes
Miss DuPontMiss DuPontHelen Hughes
Maude GeorgeMaude GeorgePrincess Olga Petchnikoff
Mae BuschMae BuschPrincess Vera Petchnikoff
Dale FullerDale FullerMaruschka
Cesare GravinaCesare GravinaCesare Ventucci
Malvina PoloMarietta
Albert EdmondsonPavel Pavlich
Mary PhilbinMary PhilbinCrippled Girl (uncredited)
Nigel De BrulierNigel De BrulierMonk (uncredited)
C.J. AllenAlbert I
Robert EdesonRobert EdesonAndrew J. Hughes
Agnes EmersonBit Role
Louise EmmonsLouise EmmonsMother Garoupe
Harrison FordHarrison FordArmless Soldier
Mrs. KentDr. Judd's Wife
Edward ReinachSecretary of State of Monaco
Louis K. WebbDr. Judd

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