The Old Wives' Tale
The Old Wives' Tale
1921, English. Directed by Denison Clift.
A woman leaves her husband to run a Paris boarding house, and reunites with her sister after the war.
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- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1921
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Denison Clift
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What The Old Wives' Tale is based on
The Old Wives' Tale is based on The Old Wives' Tale (1908) by Arnold Bennett, published by Chapman and Hall.
1908
The Old Wives' Tale
By Arnold Bennett
Published by Chapman and Hall
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The Old Wives' Tale runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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Which OTT platform is The Old Wives' Tale on?
The Old Wives' Tale isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1921. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Old Wives' Tale?
If you liked The Old Wives' Tale, try Jacknife, Waiting for Anya, The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell.
Who directed The Old Wives' Tale?
The Old Wives' Tale (1921) was directed by Denison Clift and stars Fay Compton, Florence Turner, Henry Victor.
What is The Old Wives' Tale based on?
The Old Wives' Tale is based on The Old Wives' Tale (1908) by Arnold Bennett, published by Chapman and Hall.