Behold My Wife! (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1934, Behold My Wife! is a drama and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, running about 79 minutes. “Her savage heart pounded with revenge when her love went unwanted!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Michael Carter's fiancée commits suicide, Michael vows to seek revenge on his wealthy family, who sabotaged their marriage. He drives across the country angrily, and lands up at a saloon, where he is shot by an Indian, Pete. Pete's girlfriend, Tonita nurses Michael's wound and falls in love with him. Michael realizes this, proposes marriage to Tonita - a perfect revenge for his prejudice family. They marry and he takes her to New York, in full Indian dress hoping to embarrass the family.
Who’s in it. Behold My Wife! stars Sylvia Sidney as Tonita Storm Cloud, Gene Raymond as Michael Carter, Laura Hope Crews as Mrs. Hubert (Catherine) Carter and H.B. Warner as Hubert Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Behold My Wife! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behold My Wife! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behold My Wife! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behold My Wife! (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behold My Wife! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Behold My Wife! worth watching?
- Behold My Wife! holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Behold My Wife!?
- Behold My Wife! stars Sylvia Sidney, Gene Raymond, Laura Hope Crews, H.B. Warner and Juliette Compton.
- When was Behold My Wife! released?
- Behold My Wife! was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.