Guest Wife
"HE BORROWS HER...HE LENDES HER!"
Originally released in 1945. Guest Wife is a comedy/romance film. directed by Sam Wood.
Starring Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, and Dick Foran
Synopsis
Christopher Price, a small-town bank executive, continues to be loyal to and idolize his boyhood friend, Joseph Jefferson Parker, a famous war correspondent. But Chris's wife, Mary, is none to fond of Joe and tired of her husband's idolizing. On the eve of the Price's second-honeymoon trip to New York City, Joe arrives and tells Chris that he needs someone to pose as his wife in order to fool his boss in NYC, who thinks Joe got married to an overseas woman while on an assignment. Chris pushes Mary into posing as Joe's wife. In New York, this leads to many complications and misunderstandings, with Mary finally deciding to teach Chris and Joe a lesson by making them believe she is in love with Joe.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 27, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Claudette Colbert
as Mary Price
Don Ameche
as Joseph Jefferson 'Joe' Parker
Dick Foran
as Christopher Price
Charles Dingle
as Arthur Truesdale Worth
Grant Mitchell
as House Detective
Wilma Francis
as Susy
Chester Clute
as Urban Nichols
Irving Bacon
as Nosey Stationmaster
Hal K. Dawson
as Dennis
Edward Fielding
as Arnold
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guest Wife about?
Christopher Price, a small-town bank executive, continues to be loyal to and idolize his boyhood friend, Joseph Jefferson Parker, a famous war correspondent. But Chris's wife, Mary, is none to fond...
Who directed Guest Wife?
Guest Wife was directed by Sam Wood.
How long is Guest Wife?
Guest Wife has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Guest Wife released?
Guest Wife was released on July 27, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Guest Wife?
The main cast of Guest Wife includes Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, Dick Foran, Charles Dingle, Grant Mitchell.