My Favorite Wife(1940)
“The funniest, fastest honeymoon ever screened!”
Overview
Years after she was presumed dead in a shipwreck, Ellen Arden returns home to the surprise of her husband recently remarrying. But he too gets a shock when he learns that Ellen spent her time alone on an island with another man.
Director
Garson Kanin
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Budget
$921K
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Cary Grant
as Nick Arden
Irene Dunne
as Ellen Wagstaff Arden
Randolph Scott
as Steve Burkett
Gail Patrick
as Bianca Bates
Ann Shoemaker
as Ma
Scotty Beckett
as Tim Arden
Mary Lou Harrington
as Chinch Arden
Donald MacBride
as Hotel Clerk
Hugh O'Connell
as Johnson
Granville Bates
as Judge Walter Bryson
Pedro de Cordoba
as Dr. Kohlmar
Joe Cabrillas
as Phillip (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1940
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$921K
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Favorite Wife?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for My Favorite Wife (1940).
What is My Favorite Wife about?▼
Years after she was presumed dead in a shipwreck, Ellen Arden returns home to the surprise of her husband recently remarrying. But he too gets a shock when he learns that Ellen spent her time alone on an island with another man.
Who directed My Favorite Wife?▼
My Favorite Wife was directed by Garson Kanin and released in 1940. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is My Favorite Wife?▼
My Favorite Wife has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in My Favorite Wife?▼
The cast of My Favorite Wife includes Cary Grant as Nick Arden, Irene Dunne as Ellen Wagstaff Arden, Randolph Scott as Steve Burkett, Gail Patrick as Bianca Bates, Ann Shoemaker as Ma and more.
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