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Wives at Auction (1926)
Drama

When Violet Kingston is attacked by tramps, wealthy socialite Mark Cameron comes to her rescue. Sylvester Hatch, the Kingstons' social-climbing landlord, does everything in his power to further a romance between them, hoping to gain ...See moreWhen Violet Kingston is attacked by tramps, wealthy socialite Mark Cameron comes to her rescue. Sylvester Hatch, the Kingstons' social-climbing landlord, does everything in his power to further a romance between them, hoping to gain acceptance in high society. Mark eventually asks Violet to marry him but she refuses. Sylvester then proposes to Violet, and her avaricious mother insists that she accept. On the day of the wedding, Mark learns of Violet's plight and takes her to a justice of the peace to be married. Soon after, Sylvester is found dead and Mark is arrested for murder. However, the real criminal is quickly discovered and Mark is set free to begin a belated honeymoon. See less
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Director
Writers
Lewis Allen Browne (adaptation) | Elmer Clifton (story)
Cinematographer
Alexander G. Penrod (as A.G. Penrod)
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Updated Apr 17, 1926

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Apr 17, 1926 (United States)

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4 cast members
Name Known for
Edna Murphy
Violet Kingston Violet Kingston   See fewer
Gaston Glass
Mark Cameron Mark Cameron   See fewer
Marie Schaefer
Mrs. Kingston - Violet's Stepmother (as Marie Shaffer) Mrs. Kingston - Violet's Stepmother (as Marie Shaffer)   See fewer
Arthur Donaldson
Sylvester Hatch Sylvester Hatch   See fewer
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