Father Takes a Wife(1941)
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Father Takes a Wife Synopsis
A famous actress has to win over her ready-made family when she weds a shipping magnate.
Father Takes a Wife (1941) is a comedy and romance film directed by Jack Hively, released on October 3, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Adolphe Menjou, Gloria Swanson, John Howard and Desi Arnaz. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Hively
- Writers:
- Dorothy Fields, Herbert Fields
- Producers:
- Lee S. Marcus
- Cinematographer:
- Robert De Grasse
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Father Takes a Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Adolphe Menjou
as Frederic 'Freddie' Osborne Senior
Gloria Swanson
as Leslie Collier Osborne
John Howard
as Frederic Osborne Junior
Desi Arnaz
as Carlos Bardez
Helen Broderick
as Aunt Julie
Florence Rice
as Enid Osborne
Neil Hamilton
as Vincent Stewart
Grady Sutton
as Tailor Fitter
George Meader
as Henderson (as George Meador)
Mary Treen
as Secretary
- Ruth Dietrich
Ruth Dietrich
as Miss Patterson
Key crew
Directed by Jack Hively, written by Dorothy Fields and Herbert Fields, produced by Lee S. Marcus.
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Father Takes a Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Father Takes a Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Father Takes a Wife online?
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Father Takes a Wife (1941) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Father Takes a Wife?
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The main cast of Father Takes a Wife (1941) includes Adolphe Menjou, Gloria Swanson, John Howard, Desi Arnaz and Helen Broderick. The film was directed by Jack Hively. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Father Takes a Wife released?
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Father Takes a Wife was released on October 3, 1941 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Father Takes a Wife worth watching?
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Father Takes a Wife (1941) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.