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The Truth About Husbands (1920)

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.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Anna LehrAnna LehrJanet Preece
  • Photo of May McAvoyMay McAvoyLeslie Brownell
  • Photo of Holmes HerbertHolmes HerbertDustan Renshaw
  • Photo of Dick GordonDick GordonHugh Murray
  • Photo of Ivo DawsonIvo DawsonLord Randolph
  • Photo of Arthur RankinArthur RankinWilfred Brownell
  • Photo of Elizabeth GarrisonElizabeth GarrisonMrs. Stonehay
  • Photo of Lorraine FrostLorraine FrostIrene Stonehay

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