The Substitute Husband (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1936, The Substitute Husband is a comedy and romance film directed by Valentin Vaala, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Irmeli wants a certain job as a secretary but finds out that she would have to be married in order to get the vacancy. She lies that she has recently married and then gets a stranger from a nearby restaurant to pose as her husband. Complications arise when they have to continue their charade.
Who’s in it. The Substitute Husband stars Tuulikki Paananen as Irmeli Venes, Tauno Palo as Reino Lahtinen, Regina Linnanheimo as Virva Suokuma and Uuno Laakso as Heikki Markkula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Substitute Husband has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Substitute Husband page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Substitute Husband tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Substitute Husband (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Substitute Husband change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Substitute Husband worth watching?
- The Substitute Husband holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Substitute Husband?
- The Substitute Husband stars Tuulikki Paananen, Tauno Palo, Regina Linnanheimo, Uuno Laakso and Hilja Jorma.
- When was The Substitute Husband released?
- The Substitute Husband was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.