

Old Wives for New
1918, English. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
IT TAKES THE FOUR WALLS OFF MARRIED LIFE AND PART OF THE CEILING,TOO.
Charles Murdock neglects his fat and lazy wife for another woman; When his other love interest becomes involved in a murder, he leaves for Paris.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Cecil B. DeMilleDirector
- Elliott DexterCharles Murdock
- Florence VidorJuliet Raeburn
- Sylvia AshtonSophy Murdock
- Wanda HawleySophy in Prologue
- Theodore RobertsTom Berkeley
- Helen Jerome EddyNorma Murdock
- Marcia ManonViola Hastings
- Julia FayeJessie
- J. Parks JonesCharley Murdock
- Edna Mae CooperBertha
- Gustav von SeyffertitzMelville Bladen
- Tully MarshallSimcox
Details
- Released
- 18 May 1918
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeanie Macpherson
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How long is Old Wives for New?
Old Wives for New runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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Old Wives for New parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Old Wives for New is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Old Wives for New on?
Old Wives for New isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 May 1918. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Old Wives for New?
If you liked Old Wives for New, try Mr. Morgan's Last Love, Better Living Through Chemistry, The Four Musketeers.
Who directed Old Wives for New?
Old Wives for New (1918) was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and stars Elliott Dexter, Florence Vidor, Sylvia Ashton.