Dear Wife
1949, English. Directed by Richard Haydn.
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In this sequel to Dear Ruth, teenaged Miriam starts a political campaign to nominate Bill Seacroft, her brother-in-law, for state senator in opposition to the local political machine. Unknown to Miriam, said machine nominates her father, Judge Wilkins. As support grows for Bill, the presence of rival candidates under one roof poses problems, especially for Ruth, wife to Bill and daughter of the judge.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Richard HaydnDirector
- Joan CaulfieldRuth Seacroft
- William HoldenBill Seacroft
- Billy De WolfeAlbert Krummer
- Mona FreemanMiriam Wilkins
- Edward ArnoldJudge Wilkins
- Arleen WhelanTommy Murphy
- Mary PhilipsMrs. Wilkins
- Harry von ZellJeff Cooper
- Raymond RoeZiggy
- Elisabeth FraserKate Collins
- William MurphyDan Collins
- Mary FieldMrs. Bixby
Details
- Released
- 15 November 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur Sheekman, N. Richard Nash
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Dear Wife: quick answers
What should I watch before Dear Wife?
Watch Dear Ruth (1947) first.
What comes after Dear Wife?
Next in the series: Dear Brat (1951).
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How long is Dear Wife?
Dear Wife runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Dear Wife have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Dear Wife on?
Dear Wife isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dear Wife?
If you liked Dear Wife, try Black Sheep, Recess: All Growed Down, Sextuplets.
Who directed Dear Wife?
Dear Wife (1949) was directed by Richard Haydn and stars Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Billy De Wolfe.