The Farmer's Wife
Genres
Overview
Successful middle-aged farmer Samuel Sweetland becomes widowed, then his daughter marries and leaves home. Deciding he wishes to remarry, Sweetland pursues some local women he considers prospects.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
129 min
Release Date
1928-02-24
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
76
Vote Average
5.638
Jameson Thomas
Samuel Sweetland
Lillian Hall-Davis
Araminta 'Minta' Dench
Gordon Harker
Churdles 'Ash' Ash
Gibb McLaughlin
Henry Coaker
Maud Gill
Thirza Tapper
Louie Pounds
Louisa Windeatt
Olga Slade
Mary Hearn
Ruth Maitland
Mercy Bassett
Antonia Brough
Susan
Haward Watts
Dick Coaker
Diana Napier
Sibley Sweetland
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