Lonely Wives

1931
Passed
1h 25m

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A lonely husband whose wife has been away hires a lookalike impersonator to fill his place and fool his mother-in-law while he plays around with a pretty coquette. Confusion prevails when hi... Read allA lonely husband whose wife has been away hires a lookalike impersonator to fill his place and fool his mother-in-law while he plays around with a pretty coquette. Confusion prevails when his wife returns that evening.A lonely husband whose wife has been away hires a lookalike impersonator to fill his place and fool his mother-in-law while he plays around with a pretty coquette. Confusion prevails when his wife returns that evening.

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6.2/10

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Awards
- 2 wins total

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Trivia
All 3 actresses lived to be 91

Goofs
In the first scene, viewers see a record playing on the phonograph, a black label, electric Columbia, yet when we go back to it soon after, it has become a Victor.

Quotes
Richard 'Dickie' Smith: Oh, you have a pretty mouth!
Kitty 'Minty' Minter: Aw, I like your moustache.
Richard 'Dickie' Smith: Really? Well, shall we introduce them?

Connections
Edited into Your Afternoon Movie: Lonely Wives (2022)

Soundtracks
Madeline
Composer unknown
Sung on a record

User reviews18

Featured review

8/10

A fluffy little pre-code comedy

Maybe it is as not as good as I rated it, but I thoroughly enjoyed this little movie. It has lots of little saucy lines in the script and the main character, a defense attorney, delivers his with style and wit. His secretary is quite a little number as well.

I am sure this does not rank up there in any list of great early films, and I had never even heard of it, but I came across it on youtube today, posted in full, and completely enjoyed it.

When a client comes to call, the lawyer tells him he can only spare five minutes. The client flatters him and he responds "maybe 10 minutes." Not hysterical but the way he says it brought a laugh.

Overall, maybe a silly little film, but not a bad one, and fun to watch.