Taming a Husband

February 24, 1910

16 minutes

D.W. Griffith

Overview

Neglected by a husband too engrossed by his activities and social obligations, a woman convinces a girlfriend to dress as a man and make love to her openly in the hope to arouse her spouse’s jealousy. Dressed as a male, her friend causes a commotion among the couple’s acquaintances. When the husband eventually catches the newcomer making overtures to his wife, he challenges his rival to a duel.

Movie Details

Release Date

February 24, 1910

Runtime

16 minutes

Director

D.W. Griffith

Production Companies

American Mutoscope & Biograph

Cast

Elinor Kershaw

Lady Margaret

Arthur V. Johnson

Lady Margaret's Husband

Dorothy Bernard

Lady Clarissa

Francis J. Grandon

Soldier

Ruth Hart

Noblewoman

Guy Hedlund

Servant

Dell Henderson

Nobleman

Florence La Badie

Anthony O'Sullivan