The School for Wives

Synopsis

Fearful of falling victim to marital infidelity, bachelor Arnolphe schemes to marry his guileless young ward, Agnes̀, whom he has had raised in a convent specifically to be his model wife.

However, his naïve plan is spoiled when Agnes̀ runs away with Horace--a fact that Arnolphe learns when Horace unwittingly asks him to conceal her at his home.

Before Arnolphe can react, it is revealed that Agnes̀ wealthy father has formally arranged her marriage to Horace, dashing his hopes forever.