Father Takes a Wife
1941, English. Directed by Jack Hively.
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A famous actress has to win over her ready-made family when she weds a shipping magnate.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jack HivelyDirector
- Adolphe MenjouFrederic 'Freddie' Osborne Senior
- Gloria SwansonLeslie Collier Osborne
- John HowardFrederic Osborne Junior
- Desi ArnazCarlos Bardez
- Helen BroderickAunt Julie
- Florence RiceEnid Osborne
- Neil HamiltonVincent Stewart
- Grady SuttonTailor Fitter
- George MeaderHenderson (as George Meador)
- Mary TreenSecretary
- Ruth DietrichMiss Patterson
Details
- Released
- 3 October 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Herbert Fields, Dorothy Fields
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How long is Father Takes a Wife?
Father Takes a Wife runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
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Which OTT platform is Father Takes a Wife on?
Father Takes a Wife isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 October 1941. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Father Takes a Wife?
If you liked Father Takes a Wife, try Easy Virtue, Little Italy, Splendor.
Who directed Father Takes a Wife?
Father Takes a Wife (1941) was directed by Jack Hively and stars Adolphe Menjou, Gloria Swanson, John Howard.