You Can't Fool Your Wife(1940)
IS SHE SWEETHEART-OR JUST PLAIN WIFE?
You Can't Fool Your Wife Synopsis
Longtime school sweethearts discover married life, thanks to a disagreeable live-in mother-in-law and pressing business obligations, is more rocky than idyllic.
You Can't Fool Your Wife (1940) is a comedy film directed by Ray McCarey, released on May 21, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Lucille Ball, James Ellison, Robert Coote and William Halligan. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray McCarey
- Writers:
- Richard Carroll, Ray McCarey, Jerome Cady
- Producers:
- Cliff Reid
- Cinematographer:
- J. Roy Hunt
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
You Can't Fool Your Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lucille Ball
as Clara Fields Hinklin
James Ellison
as Andrew Hinklin
Robert Coote
as Battincourt
William Halligan
as J.R. Gillespie, Sr.
Emma Dunn
as Mother Fields
Virginia Vale
as Sally
Rosina Galli
as Mama Brentoni
Charles Lane
as Salesman
Oscar O'Shea
as Dr. Emery
- Norman Mayes
Norman Mayes
as Porter at Dock
Patsy O'Byrne
as Hotel Maid
Charlie Hall
as Ritz Amsterdam Bellboy
Key crew
Directed by Ray McCarey, written by Richard Carroll, Ray McCarey and Jerome Cady, produced by Cliff Reid.
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You Can't Fool Your Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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You Can't Fool Your Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch You Can't Fool Your Wife online?
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You Can't Fool Your Wife (1940) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in You Can't Fool Your Wife?
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The main cast of You Can't Fool Your Wife (1940) includes Lucille Ball, James Ellison, Robert Coote, William Halligan and Emma Dunn. The film was directed by Ray McCarey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was You Can't Fool Your Wife released?
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You Can't Fool Your Wife was released on May 21, 1940 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is You Can't Fool Your Wife worth watching?
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You Can't Fool Your Wife (1940) holds an average rating of 5.5 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.