Foolish Wives
1922, English. Directed by Erich von Stroheim.
A con artist masquerades as Russian nobility and attempts to seduce the wife of an American diplomat.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Foolish Wives is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Erich von StroheimDirector
- Erich von StroheimCount Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin
- Rudolph ChristiansAndrew J. Hughes
- Miss DuPontHelen Hughes
- Maude GeorgePrincess Olga Petchnikoff
- Mae BuschPrincess Vera Petchnikoff
- Dale FullerMaruschka
- Cesare GravinaCesare Ventucci
- Malvina PoloMarietta
- Albert EdmondsonPavel Pavlich
- Mary PhilbinCrippled Girl (uncredited)
- Nigel De BrulierMonk (uncredited)
- C.J. AllenAlbert I
Details
- Released
- 11 January 1922
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Erich von Stroheim
- Budget
- $1.1M
- Box office
- $400K
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Foolish Wives: quick answers
Is Foolish Wives worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Foolish Wives?
Foolish Wives runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does Foolish Wives have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Foolish Wives. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Foolish Wives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Foolish Wives yet.
Which OTT platform is Foolish Wives on?
Foolish Wives is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Foolish Wives?
If you liked Foolish Wives, try The Devil's Double, Lockdown, Nothing but the Truth.
Who directed Foolish Wives?
Foolish Wives (1922) was directed by Erich von Stroheim and stars Erich von Stroheim, Rudolph Christians, Miss DuPont.