DRAMA . 1919 . 1h 0m

The Amazing Wife_

Through a series of tragic circumstances Cicely Osborne finds herself alone in the world after her new husband is slain. Taking note that a lieutenant with the same name as her husband has died in the war, she presents herself to his aristocratic parents as his widow and soon ingratiates herself. Only John's disabled cousin Philip suspects her. John returns, having only been wounded, and seeing that his mother loves Cicely, he continues the masquerade, slowly falling in love with Cicely. When Philip threatens exposure the cousins fight causing John's war wound to reopen. Thinking that he is dying, John summons a priest, who solemnizes his union with Cicely. John later recovers and the two resume their life together.

Starring Mary MacLaren, Frank Mayo, Ethel Lynne
1h 0m
Runtime
1919
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Through a series of tragic circumstances Cicely Osborne finds herself alone in the world after her new husband is slain. Taking note that a lieutenant with the same name as her husband has died in the war, she presents herself to his aristocratic parents as his widow and soon ingratiates herself. Only John's disabled cousin Philip suspects her. John returns, having only been wounded, and seeing that his mother loves Cicely, he continues the masquerade, slowly falling in love with Cicely. When Philip threatens exposure the cousins fight causing John's war wound to reopen. Thinking that he is dying, John summons a priest, who solemnizes his union with Cicely. John later recovers and the two resume their life together.

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Cast
Mary MacLaren stars as Cicely Osborne in The Amazing Wife.
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Year context
The Amazing Wife was released 107 years ago in 1919.
Overview
Through a series of tragic circumstances Cicely Osborne finds herself alone in the world after her new husband is slain. Taking note that a lieutenant with t...
The Amazing Wife is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 0m.

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Released
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60 min (1h 0m)
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What is The Amazing Wife about?
Through a series of tragic circumstances Cicely Osborne finds herself alone in the world after her new husband is slain. Taking note that a lieutenant with the same name as her husband has died in the war, she presents herself to his aristocratic parents as his widow and soon ingratiates herself. Only John's disabled cousin Philip suspects her. John returns, having only been wounded, and seeing that his mother loves Cicely, he continues the masquerade, slowly falling in love with Cicely. When Philip threatens exposure the cousins fight causing John's war wound to reopen. Thinking that he is dying, John summons a priest, who solemnizes his union with Cicely. John later recovers and the two resume their life together.
How long is The Amazing Wife?
The Amazing Wife has a runtime of 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Who stars in The Amazing Wife?
The cast of The Amazing Wife includes Mary MacLaren, Frank Mayo, Ethel Lynne, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Seymour Zeliff.

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