Hired Wife(1940)
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Hired Wife Synopsis
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.
Hired Wife (1940) is a comedy film directed by William A. Seiter, released on September 13, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Virginia Bruce and Robert Benchley. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Seiter
- Writers:
- George Beck, Richard Connell, Gladys Lehman
- Producers:
- William A. Seiter
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Hired Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rosalind Russell
as Kendal Browning
Brian Aherne
as Stephen Dexter
Virginia Bruce
as Phyllis Walden
Robert Benchley
as Roger Van Horn
John Carroll
as Jose de Briganza
Hobart Cavanaugh
as William
Richard Lane
as McNab
William B. Davidson
as Mumford (as William Davidson)
Brooks Benedict
as Phyllis's Friend (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
as Miss Collins (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
as Waiter (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
as Hudson (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William A. Seiter, written by George Beck, Richard Connell and Gladys Lehman, produced by William A. Seiter.
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Hired Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Hired Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hired Wife online?
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Who stars in Hired Wife?
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The main cast of Hired Wife (1940) includes Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Virginia Bruce, Robert Benchley and John Carroll. The film was directed by William A. Seiter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hired Wife released?
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Hired Wife was released on September 13, 1940 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Hired Wife worth watching?
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Hired Wife (1940) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.