My Wife's Relatives
1939, English. Directed by Gus Meins.
It all begins when Joe Higgins, business manager of a prosperous candy-manufacturing firm, is ordered by his pompous boss Ellis to break up the romance between Ellis' son Bill and Joe's daughter Jean. Refusing, Joe quits his job and sets up his own candy company. It's a money-losing enterprise until Joe's wife Lil loses her diamond ring in a batch of candy and offers a $5000 reward to anyone who can retrieve the ring.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gus MeinsDirector
- James GleasonJoe Higgins
- Lucile GleasonLil Higgins
- Russell GleasonSidney Higgins
- Harry DavenportGrandpa Ed Carson
- Lynne RobertsJean Higgins
- Tommy RyanTommy Higgins
- Purnell PrattMr. Ellis
- Maude EburneWidow Ella Jones
- Marjorie GatesonMrs. Ellis
- Henry ArthurBill Ellis
- Sally PayneLizzie
- Edward KeaneJarvis
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan, Jack Townley
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My Wife's Relatives: quick answers
What should I watch before My Wife's Relatives?
Watch The Higgins Family (1938) first.
What comes after My Wife's Relatives?
Next in the series: Should Husbands Work? (1939), The Covered Trailer (1939), and Money To Burn (1939).
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How long is My Wife's Relatives?
My Wife's Relatives runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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My Wife's Relatives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Wife's Relatives is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Wife's Relatives on?
My Wife's Relatives isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 May 1939. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Wife's Relatives?
If you liked My Wife's Relatives, try Sneakerella, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Take the Money and Run.
Who directed My Wife's Relatives?
My Wife's Relatives (1939) was directed by Gus Meins and stars James Gleason, Lucile Gleason, Russell Gleason.