An Ideal Husband
1947, English. Directed by Alexander Korda.
"An Ideal Husband has to look to his future...a woman has to look to her past!"
A prominent politician is preparing to expose a financial scandal. But then a woman who has invested heavily in the shady venture threatens to uncover a damaging secret in the politician's past if he exposes the speculation as a fraud. His problem is compounded by his wife's intolerance of the slightest character flaws.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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An Ideal Husband is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alexander KordaDirector
- Paulette GoddardLaura Cheveley
- Michael WildingArthur Goring
- Diana WynyardGertrude Chiltern
- Hugh WilliamsRobert Chiltern
- C. Aubrey SmithEarl of Caversham
- Glynis JohnsMabel Chiltern
- Constance CollierLady Markby
- Christine NordenMargaret Marchmont
- Harriette JohnsOlivia
- Michael MedwinDuke of Nonesuch
- Michael AnthonyViscomte de Nanjac
- Peter HobbesEddie Montford
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1947
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Lajos Biró
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An Ideal Husband runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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An Ideal Husband parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An Ideal Husband is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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An Ideal Husband is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed An Ideal Husband?
An Ideal Husband (1947) was directed by Alexander Korda and stars Paulette Goddard, Michael Wilding, Diana Wynyard.