The Compulsory Wife (1937)
“Two young men and an attractive girl are invited to spend a week-end at a cottage of mutual friends. The hosts are delayed and so the guests remain unattended. A burglar breaks in and ensuing complications compel the girl to pose as a wife.” - BFI.
Director: Arthur B. Woods
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: August 9, 1937
Cast
- Henry Kendall - Rupert Sinclair
- Joyce Kirby - Bobby Carr
- Margaret Yarde - Mrs. Thackery
- Robert Hale - Colonel Craven
- Agnes Lauchlan - Mrs. Craven
- George Merritt - Mr. Thackery
- Anthony Shaw - George Bittleson
- Mercia Swinburne - Mrs. Bittleston
- Bill Shine
Screenplay
- John Glyder (Novel)
Cinematography: Robert LaPresle
Production: Warner Brothers-First National Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Arthur B. Woods
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Compulsory Wife about?
- “Two young men and an attractive girl are invited to spend a week-end at a cottage of mutual friends. The hosts are delayed and so the guests remain unattended. A burglar breaks in and ensuing complications compel the girl to pose as a wife.” - BFI.
- Who directed The Compulsory Wife?
- The Compulsory Wife was directed by Arthur B. Woods.
- Who stars in The Compulsory Wife?
- The Compulsory Wife stars Henry Kendall, Joyce Kirby, Margaret Yarde, Robert Hale, Agnes Lauchlan, George Merritt.
- How long is The Compulsory Wife?
- The Compulsory Wife has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The Compulsory Wife?
- The Compulsory Wife is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Compulsory Wife produced?
- The Compulsory Wife was produced in United Kingdom.