The Truth About Husbands

Story

Synopsis

With an eye towards social climbing wealthy Dustan Renshaw breaks his engagement with Janet Preece to wed socialite Leslie Brown. Moving abroad after marriage Leslie welcomes her friends the Stonehays while Dustan is away, accompanied by their private secretary, Janet Preece. Janet's sudden illness compels her to remain, and the two women become fast friends. Leslie learns the story of Janet's betrayal by a man known to her only as "D. R. Devastated to learn the truth Leslie leaves Dustan but as time passes, they are reunited at Janet's deathbed.

Director

Kenneth S. Webb

Writers

Violet Clark, Arthur Wing Pinero

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

1 December 1920

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Anna Lehr

  Janet Preece

• 

  May McAvoy

  Leslie Brownell

• 

  Holmes Herbert

  Dustan Renshaw

• Dick Gordon

  Hugh Murray

• 

  Ivo Dawson

  Lord Randolph

• 

  Arthur Rankin

  Wilfred Brownell

• Elizabeth Garrison

  Mrs. Stonehay

• Lorraine Frost

  Irene Stonehay