Wives Never Know
1936, English. Directed by Elliott Nugent.
Caught in the Act! Charlie'll have to talk fast to talk Mary out of believing what she sees!
The blissful marriage of Homer and Marcia Bigelow is disrupted when Marcia hosts a party for one J. Hugh Ramsay, author of the bestselling book, "Marriage—The Living Death".
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Elliott NugentDirector
- Charles RugglesHomer Bigelow
- Mary BolandMarcia Bigelow
- Adolphe MenjouJ. Hugh Ramsey
- Vivienne OsborneRenée La Tour
- Claude GillingwaterMr. Gossamer
- Fay HoldenMrs. Gossamer
- Louise BeaversFlorabelle
- Norma LeeMiss Turner
- Constance BergenMiss Giddings
- Don RowanForeman
- Arthur HousmanSnorter
- Irving BaconDr. Mumford
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Keene Thompson, Frederick Hazlitt Brennan
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How long is Wives Never Know?
Wives Never Know runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Wives Never Know parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Wives Never Know is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Wives Never Know on?
Wives Never Know isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 September 1936. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wives Never Know?
If you liked Wives Never Know, try The Importance of Being Earnest, Arsenic and Old Lace, The First Wives Club.
Who directed Wives Never Know?
Wives Never Know (1936) was directed by Elliott Nugent and stars Charles Ruggles, Mary Boland, Adolphe Menjou.