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By Right of Purchase

  • 1918
  • 1h 12m
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Eugene O'Brien and Norma Talmadge in By Right of Purchase (1918)
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Margot Hughes is a butterfly society girl who sells herself to the highest bidder. Her husband does not press his ownership "by right of purchase," and she misunderstands his delicacy and sh... Read allMargot Hughes is a butterfly society girl who sells herself to the highest bidder. Her husband does not press his ownership "by right of purchase," and she misunderstands his delicacy and she things that love is lost to her. She goes to France to serve the cause of humanity. Ther... Read allMargot Hughes is a butterfly society girl who sells herself to the highest bidder. Her husband does not press his ownership "by right of purchase," and she misunderstands his delicacy and she things that love is lost to her. She goes to France to serve the cause of humanity. There they meet again and understanding comes. For the Program: A loveless marriage that turne... Read all

  • Director
    • Charles Miller
  • Writers
    • Harry O. Hoyt
    • Margery Land May
  • Stars
    • Norma Talmadge
    • Eugene O'Brien
    • Ida Darling
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  • YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles Miller
    • Writers
      • Harry O. Hoyt
      • Margery Land May
    • Stars
      • Norma Talmadge
      • Eugene O'Brien
      • Ida Darling
    • 1User review
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    Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge
    • Margot Hughes
    Eugene O'Brien
    Eugene O'Brien
    • Chadwick Himes
    Ida Darling
    • Mrs. Hughes
    William Courtleigh Jr.
    William Courtleigh Jr.
    • Dick Derwent
    Charles Wellesley
    • Donald Nugent
    Florence Billings
    Florence Billings
    • Madge Sears
    • (as Florence B. Billings)
    Hedda Hopper
    Hedda Hopper
    • Society Woman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Miller
    • Writers
      • Harry O. Hoyt
      • Margery Land May
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    • Trivia
      Five and a half reels of this film survive in the Library of Congress, Washington D.C. Part of reel six is missing due to deterioration.

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    • Release date
      • February 1918 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Man Who Bought a Wife
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Norma Talmadge Film Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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