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Married in Name Only

Married in Name Only

Married in Name Only
1917 1h 0m

Married in Name Only

“A Most Novel and Intense Drama Based Upon Eugenic Principals.”

Drama

Robert Worthing marries his sweetheart, Madeline Francis, but the wedding is ruined by his mother, who announces that because she and her parents are insane, he possesses tainted genes. Fearing that he will pass the disease on to his children, the bridegroom avoids his new wife and locks the door between their rooms. Deeply in love with Madeline, whom he is forced to love only as a sister, Robert considers suicide, but all ends well when the young man learns that he was adopted.

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DirectorEdmund Lawrence
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 1, 1917
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 0m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
GenresDrama
StudioIvan Film Productions

Cast

Gretchen Hartman

Gretchen Hartman

Madeline Francis

Milton Sills

Milton Sills

Robert Worthing

Marie Shotwell

Marie Shotwell

Mrs. Worthing

Dora Mills Adams

Dora Mills Adams

Mrs. Francis

William Desmond

William Desmond

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Frequently Asked Questions about Married in Name Only

Where can I watch Married in Name Only?

Married in Name Only (1917) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Married in Name Only about?

Robert Worthing marries his sweetheart, Madeline Francis, but the wedding is ruined by his mother, who announces that because she and her parents are insane, he possesses tainted genes. Fearing that he will pass the disease on to his children, the bridegroom avoids his new wife...

Who directed Married in Name Only?

Married in Name Only (1917) was directed by Edmund Lawrence. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 0m.

How long is Married in Name Only?

Married in Name Only runs 1h 0m (60 minutes total). Genre: Drama.