Don't Tell the Wife
1937, English. Directed by Christy Cabanne.
HIS GOLD MINE STOCK WENT SKY HIGH- By Mistake!
After being released from prison, con man Thurston Hall gathers his gang of cronies--along with innocent chump Guy Kibbee--to help him sell worthless stock in a New Mexico gold mine.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Don't Tell the Wife is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Christy CabanneDirector
- Guy KibbeeMalcom "Dinky" Winthrop
- Una MerkelNancy Dorsey
- Lynne OvermanSteve Dorsey
- Thurston HallMajor Manning
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsLazarus "Cupid" Dougal
- Frank M. ThomasInsperator Mallory
- William DemarestLarry 'Horace' Tucker
- Lucille BallAnnie Howell
- Harry TylerMike Callahan
- George IrvingWarden
- Bradley PageSalesman Hagar
- Si JenksSam Taylor
Details
- Released
- 5 March 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nat Perrin
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How long is Don't Tell the Wife?
Don't Tell the Wife runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
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Don't Tell the Wife parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Don't Tell the Wife is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Don't Tell the Wife on?
Don't Tell the Wife is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Tell the Wife?
If you liked Don't Tell the Wife, try Support Your Local Gunfighter, Way Out West, The Apple Dumpling Gang.
Who directed Don't Tell the Wife?
Don't Tell the Wife (1937) was directed by Christy Cabanne and stars Guy Kibbee, Una Merkel, Lynne Overman.