The Stepford Wives (1975 film) The Stepford Wives (1975 film) The Stepford Wives is a 1975 American science-fiction horror film based on the 1972 Ira Levin novel of the same name. It was directed by Bryan Forbes with a screenplay by William Goldman, and stars Katharine Ross, Paula Prentiss, and Peter Masterson. While the film was a moderate success at the time of release, it has grown in stature as a cult film over the years. Building upon the reputation of Levin's novel, the term "Stepford" or "Stepford Wife" has become a popular science fiction concept and several sequels were shot, as well as a
A Chapter in Her Life love, understanding and the teachings of Christian Science through Jewel's pure sweet love for others and trust in Divine Love. A Chapter in Her Life A Chapter in Her Life (1923) is an American film based on the novel "Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life" by Clara Louise Burnham. The film was directed by Lois Weber. She had previously adapted the same novel as the 1915 film "Jewel", which she co-directed (uncredited) with her then-husband and collaborator Phillips Smalley. Weber made this film shortly after her divorce from Smalley. Jewel (Mercer) is a young granddaughter who stays with her grizzled,