The Wife Takes a Flyer(1942)
SHOT DOWN FROM THE SKIES...BUT HIS HEAD WAS STILL IN THE CLOUDS!
The Wife Takes a Flyer Synopsis
Christopher Reynolds, an American flying with the R.A.F, is shot down over German-occupied Holland and is given shelter by a Dutch family. Posing as the insane husband of the daughter of the house, Anita Wolverman, Reynolds convinces the German officer quartered there, Major Zellfritz, with the necessity for her divorce decree to be granted. After the court-hearing, Anita, goes to manage a home for retired ladies and, persuaded by Reynolds, tries to gain military information from the German Officer. When her former husband escapes from the insane-asylum his exploits are blamed on Reynolds. With the help of the old ladies and Anita, who "remarries" him, Reynolds escapes to England in a stolen German airplane.
The Wife Takes a Flyer (1942) is a war, comedy and romance film directed by Richard Wallace, released on April 28, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Joan Bennett, Franchot Tone, Allyn Joslyn and Cecil Cunningham. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Wallace
- Writers:
- Jay Dratler, Gina Kaus, Gina Kaus
- Producers:
- B.P. Schulberg
- Cinematographer:
- Franz Planer
- Composer:
- Werner R. Heymann
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Wife Takes a Flyer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Bennett
as Anita Woverman
Franchot Tone
as Christopher Reynolds
Allyn Joslyn
as Major Zellfritz
Cecil Cunningham
as Countess Oldenburg
Roger Clark
as Keith
Lloyd Corrigan
as Thomas Woverman
Lyle Latell
as Muller
Georgia Caine
as Mrs. Woverman
Barbara Brown
as Maria Woverman
Erskine Sanford
as Jan
Chester Clute
as Adolphe Bietjelboer
Hans Conried
as Hendrik Woverman
Key crew
Directed by Richard Wallace, written by Jay Dratler, Gina Kaus and Gina Kaus, produced by B.P. Schulberg.
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The Wife Takes a Flyer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Wife Takes a Flyer – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Wife Takes a Flyer?
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The main cast of The Wife Takes a Flyer (1942) includes Joan Bennett, Franchot Tone, Allyn Joslyn, Cecil Cunningham and Roger Clark. The film was directed by Richard Wallace. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wife Takes a Flyer released?
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The Wife Takes a Flyer was released on April 28, 1942 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Wife Takes a Flyer worth watching?
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The Wife Takes a Flyer (1942) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.