Husbands and Lovers

For the German film, see Husbands or Lovers.

Husbands and Lovers
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Directed by	John M. Stahl
Written by	John M. Stahl Frances Irene Reels Madge Tyrone (titles)
Produced by	Louis B. Mayer
Starring	Florence Vidor
Cinematography	Tony Gaudio
Edited by	Robert J. Kern Margaret Booth
Distributed by	First National Pictures
Release date	November 2, 1924 (1924-11-02)
Running time	80 mins.
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

Husbands and Lovers is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by John M. Stahl and starring Florence Vidor and Lewis Stone. It was produced by Louis B. Mayer and released by First National Pictures.[1][2]

Plot

As described in a review in a film magazine,[3] James Livingstone (Stone), reaching the stage where he regards his wife Grace (Vidor) as a valet as she "lays out" her husband's clothes, is rudely awakened when she takes his advice and "dolls up." Rex Phillips (Cody), debonair friend of James, also takes notice of the change with some flattery. As a result, the two become infatuated. James abruptly learns of the secret friendship when his circumstances cause him to substitute for Phillips in a tryst with Grace. He consents to her obtaining a divorce. James comes to realize he is still in love and to appreciates his former wife's yearning for verbal flattery. She is about to marry Rex when James, like a regular caveman, carries Grace away in her bridal array to his car and elopes to the minister's to be wedded a second time.

Cast

• Lewis Stone as James Livingston
• Florence Vidor as Grace Livinston
• Dale Fuller as Marie
• Winter Hall as Robert Stanton
• Edith Yorke as Mrs. Stanton
• Lew Cody as Rex Phillips
• Dick Brandon as Little Boy (uncredited)
• Betsy Ann Hisle as Little Girl (uncredited)

Preservation

A complete print of Husbands and Lovers is preserved by MGM and also at Filmmuseum EYE Institut, Netherlands.[4]

References

1. Progressive Silent Film List: Husbands and Lovers at silentera.com
2. The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: Husbands and Lovers
3. Waller, Tom (November 8, 1924). "Husbands and Lovers; Cold Husband, Affectionate Wife, Convincing Flatterer Provide Human Interest Theme for First National". The Moving Picture World. 71 (2). New York City: Chalmers Publishing Co.: 171–172. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
4. The Library of Congress / FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: Husbands and Lovers

External links

• Husbands and Lovers at IMDb
• Smith, Imogen Sara (2019), "Husbands and Lovers", essay for the San Francisco Silent Film Festival