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Cast
Irene Rich
as Hélène, Countess Orloff
Conway Tearle
as Alexander, aka Sascha
Jane Winton
as Demimondaine
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Grand Duke
Stuart Holmes
as Ivan
John Miljan
as Nicholas
Émile Chautard
as Count Orloff, Hélène's Father
Sidney Bracey
as Valet to Sascha
Michael Vavitch
as Commandant
Tom Ford
as Sascha's Companion
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1926
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, War
Votes1
DirectorPaul L. Stein
WritersPaul L. Stein
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Official Wife
About My Official Wife
A glittering drama of Imperial Russia in the days before the Revolution and the reckless life of the aristocracy in the days of the Czar, featuring gorgeous gowns, beautiful women and spectacular settings.
Directed by Paul L. Stein, My Official Wife leans on a strong ensemble — Irene Rich, Conway Tearle, Jane Winton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1926.
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