Blind Husbands
Seen it?1919 | 89 min | Romance, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Doctor Zhivago, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1919: an older pace and style.
An Austrian military officer and rogue attempts to seduce the wife of a surgeon. The two men confront each other in a test of abilities that ends surprisingly.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$325K worldwide on a $42K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Erich von Stroheim
- Erich von StroheimLt. Erich von Steuben
- Gibson GowlandSilent Sepp
- Sam De GrasseDr. Armstrong
- Francelia BillingtonMargaret Armstrong
- Fay HoldernessThe 'Vamp' Waitress
- Ruby KendrickA Village Blossom
- Valerie GermonprezThe Newlywed
- Jack PerrinThe Newlywed
- Richard CummingsThe Village Physician
- Louis FitzroyThe Village Priest