''Husbands and Lovers'' is a 1924 American silent

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directed by

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and starring Florence Vidor and

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. It was produced by Louis B. Mayer and released by

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Plot

As described in a review in a film magazine, 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

Preservation

A complete print of ''Husbands and Lovers'' is preserved by

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and also at Filmmuseum EYE Institut, Netherlands.The Library of Congress / FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: ''Husbands and Lovers''
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References

External links

* * *Smith, Imogen Sara (2019),
Husbands and Lovers
, essay for the San Francisco Silent Film Festival {{DEFAULTSORT:Husbands and Lovers 1924 films American silent feature films Films directed by John M. Stahl First National Pictures films American black-and-white films 1920s American films