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For Alimony Only (1926)

Movie ★ 8.0 70 min

A stormy marriage of 6 months between Narcissa and Peter Williams ends in a bitter quarrel, and to gain his freedom Peter offers her more alimony than he can afford. Then he meets Mary Martin, who restores his faith in marriage. With business reverses, Peter falls behind in his alimony payments and neglects his new wife. Narcissa, however, manages to support Bertie Waring, a young sofa-hound; but she protests the delayed alimony and Mary is forced to take a job with an interior decorating establishment. Peter goes to Narcissa to appeal to her generosity, at the moment when Mary (unaware of Narcissa's identity as her husband's first wife) is working in Narcissa's apartment; seeing them together, Mary leaves in humiliation and accepts an invitation from Bertie....

William C. deMille Director Lenore J. Coffee Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 20, 1926
Runtime
70 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0016894
Language
Studio
DeMille Pictures Corporation

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Frequently asked questions

What is For Alimony Only about?
A stormy marriage of 6 months between Narcissa and Peter Williams ends in a bitter quarrel, and to gain his freedom Peter offers her more alimony than he can afford. Then he meets Mary Martin, who restores his faith in marriage. With business reverses, Peter falls behind in his alimony payments and neglects his new wife. Narcissa, however, manages to support Bertie Waring, a young sofa-hound; but she protests the delayed alimony and Mary is forced to take a job with an interior decorating establishment. Peter goes to Narcissa to appeal to her generosity, at the moment when Mary (unaware of Narcissa's identity as her husband's first wife) is working in Narcissa's apartment; seeing them together, Mary leaves in humiliation and accepts an invitation from Bertie....
Who directed For Alimony Only?
For Alimony Only was directed by William C. deMille.
Who stars in For Alimony Only?
For Alimony Only stars Leatrice Joy, Clive Brook, Lilyan Tashman, Casson Ferguson.
When was For Alimony Only released?
For Alimony Only is a 1926 drama film.
Where can I watch For Alimony Only?
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