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When the Wife's Away

  • 1946
  • Approved
  • 17m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
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ComedyShort

Hugh is put in a difficult position, when his wife leaves him around the same time his boss accepts an invitation for dinner at Hugh's house. He is forced to have a delivery girl pose as his... Read allHugh is put in a difficult position, when his wife leaves him around the same time his boss accepts an invitation for dinner at Hugh's house. He is forced to have a delivery girl pose as his wife and the usual slapstick complications ensue.Hugh is put in a difficult position, when his wife leaves him around the same time his boss accepts an invitation for dinner at Hugh's house. He is forced to have a delivery girl pose as his wife and the usual slapstick complications ensue.

  • Director
    • Edward Bernds
  • Writers
    • Edward Bernds
    • Harry Edwards
  • Stars
    • Hugh Herbert
    • Christine McIntyre
    • Vernon Dent
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    8.0/10
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    • Director
      • Edward Bernds
    • Writers
      • Edward Bernds
      • Harry Edwards
    • Stars
      • Hugh Herbert
      • Christine McIntyre
      • Vernon Dent
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    Hugh Herbert
    Hugh Herbert
    • Hugh
    Christine McIntyre
    Christine McIntyre
    • Mrs. Herbert
    Vernon Dent
    Vernon Dent
    • Mr. Bailey - Hugh's Boss
    Helen Lynd
    Helen Lynd
    • Dolly
    Billy Mitchell
      Brian O'Hara
      • Policeman
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      • Director
        • Edward Bernds
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        • Edward Bernds
        • Harry Edwards
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      • Release date
        • February 1, 1946 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Production company
        • Columbia Pictures
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      • Runtime
        • 17m
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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