Public Enemy's Wife (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1936, Public Enemy's Wife is a drama and crime film directed by Nick Grindé, running about 69 minutes. “Women too dangerous to love -- Too beautiful to forget -- In a picture too daring to miss!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Judith has just been paroled for a crime which her vindictive, jealous, violent husband, Gene, fingered her for. Gene is in prison for life. She claims that she had no knowledge of Gene's criminal activity, but FBI agent Lee Laird doesn't buy it.
Who’s in it. Public Enemy's Wife stars Pat O'Brien as Lee Laird, Margaret Lindsay as Judith Roberts Maroc, Robert Armstrong as Gene Ferguson and Cesar Romero as Gene Maroc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Public Enemy's Wife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Public Enemy's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Public Enemy's Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Public Enemy's Wife (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Public Enemy's Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Public Enemy's Wife worth watching?
- Public Enemy's Wife holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Public Enemy's Wife?
- Public Enemy's Wife stars Pat O'Brien, Margaret Lindsay, Robert Armstrong, Cesar Romero and Dick Foran.
- When was Public Enemy's Wife released?
- Public Enemy's Wife was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.