Hired Wife (1940)
The SEX-PLOSION of the Season
Ad man Stephen Dexter asks his secretary Kendall to marry him as a loophole in order to protect his finances during an important business deal. Once the deal is completed, he asks Kendall for a divorce and is dismayed when she refuses.
Director: William A. Seiter
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 13, 1940
Cast
- Rosalind Russell - Kendal Browning
- Brian Aherne - Stephen Dexter
- Virginia Bruce - Phyllis Walden
- Robert Benchley - Roger Van Horn
- John Carroll - Jose de Briganza
- Hobart Cavanaugh - William
- Richard Lane - McNab
- William B. Davidson - Mumford (as William Davidson)
- Brooks Benedict - Phyllis's Friend (uncredited)
- Virginia Brissac - Miss Collins (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Richard Connell (Screenplay)
- Gladys Lehman (Screenplay)
- George Beck (Story)
Cinematography: Milton Krasner
Editing: Milton Carruth
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
marriage of convenience, legal battle, female executive, business rivalry
More Films by Director: William A. Seiter
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hired Wife about?
- Ad man Stephen Dexter asks his secretary Kendall to marry him as a loophole in order to protect his finances during an important business deal. Once the deal is completed, he asks Kendall for a divorce and is dismayed when she refuses.
- Who directed Hired Wife?
- Hired Wife was directed by William A. Seiter.
- Who stars in Hired Wife?
- Hired Wife stars Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Virginia Bruce, Robert Benchley, John Carroll, Hobart Cavanaugh.
- How long is Hired Wife?
- Hired Wife has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Hired Wife?
- Hired Wife is a Comedy film.
- Where was Hired Wife produced?
- Hired Wife was produced in United States of America.