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Short comedy

The Borrowed Wife (1913): Cast

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The Borrowed Wife is a 1913 short comedy starring Betty Kuuskemaa as Girl, August Kuuskemaa and Alfred Sällik. It runs 22 minutes.

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The Borrowed Wife (1913) movie poster
Released
Runtime
22 min
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Estonian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Borrowed Wife About?

The premise of The Borrowed Wife without spoilers.

It is recognized as the earliest fictional film shot in Estonia, though scholars debate whether it truly qualifies as the first Estonian movie because key contributors, including the director, remain unidentified. The lack of documented credits fuels ongoing discussion about its place in the nation’s cinematic history.

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Cast & crew

The Borrowed Wife Cast & Characters

Betty Kuuskemaa leads the cast as Girl, with August Kuuskemaa as Niece and Alfred Sällik as Servant.

Details

The Borrowed Wife Also Known As

Also known as “Жена напрокат”.

Also known as
  • Жена напрокат

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The Borrowed Wife FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Borrowed Wife, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Borrowed Wife?

The Borrowed Wife runs 22 minutes.

When was The Borrowed Wife released?

The Borrowed Wife was released on May 28, 1913.

Who is in the cast of The Borrowed Wife?

The Borrowed Wife stars Betty Kuuskemaa as Girl, August Kuuskemaa as Niece and Alfred Sällik as Servant, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Borrowed Wife have a post-credit scene?

No. The Borrowed Wife has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Borrowed Wife in?

The original language of The Borrowed Wife is Estonian.

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