Movie

Foolish Wives

★ 6.5(106)19222h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Erich von Stroheim
Release date: 1922-01-11
Runtime: 2h 23m
Language: No Language
Box office: $400,200
Budget: $1,100,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Film Manufacturing Company

About Foolish Wives

Foolish Wives is a 1922 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Erich von Stroheim, starring Erich von Stroheim, Rudolph Christians and Miss DuPont. It has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 106 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Foolish Wives in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

courtmonte carlowig

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Foolish Wives in United States?+

Foolish Wives is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Foolish Wives on Netflix?+

Foolish Wives is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Foolish Wives?+

Foolish Wives has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

Who stars in Foolish Wives?+

Foolish Wives stars Erich von Stroheim, Rudolph Christians, Miss DuPont, Maude George and Mae Busch.

When did Foolish Wives come out?+

Foolish Wives is a 1922 movie directed by Erich von Stroheim.

What genre is Foolish Wives?+

Foolish Wives is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Foolish Wives?+

Foolish Wives was directed by Erich von Stroheim.