Lonely Wives(1931)
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Lonely Wives Synopsis
A highly respectable lawyer becomes a sexual animal after working hours; His live-in mother-in-law tries to keep him in line. When an actor-impersonator comes to see him, the two switch lives.
Lonely Wives (1931) is a comedy film directed by Russell Mack, released on February 15, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Edward Everett Horton, Esther Ralston, Laura La Plante and Patsy Ruth Miller. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Russell Mack
- Writers:
- Walter DeLeon, A.H. Woods
- Producers:
- E.B. Derr
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Snyder
- Composer:
- Francis Gromon
- Production:
- Pathé Exchange
- Status:
- Released
Lonely Wives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward Everett Horton
as Richard 'Dickie' Smith / Felix, the Great Zero
Esther Ralston
as Madeline Smith
Laura La Plante
as Diane O'Dare
Patsy Ruth Miller
as Kitty 'Minty' Minter
Spencer Charters
as Andrews, the Butler
Maude Eburne
as Mrs. Mantel
Maurice Black
as Taxi Driver
- Georgette Rhodes
Georgette Rhodes
as Musette, the Maid
Key crew
Directed by Russell Mack, written by Walter DeLeon and A.H. Woods, produced by E.B. Derr.
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Lonely Wives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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Lonely Wives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lonely Wives online?
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Lonely Wives (1931) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Troma NOW, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lonely Wives?
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The main cast of Lonely Wives (1931) includes Edward Everett Horton, Esther Ralston, Laura La Plante, Patsy Ruth Miller and Spencer Charters. The film was directed by Russell Mack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lonely Wives released?
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Lonely Wives was released on February 15, 1931 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Lonely Wives worth watching?
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Lonely Wives (1931) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.