Her Husband Lies (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film
Released in 1937, Her Husband Lies is a drama and crime film directed by Edward Ludwig, running about 74 minutes. “HE COULDN'T PLAY STRAIGHT WITH A WOMAN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. J. Ward Thomas of Park Avenue leads a double life as an investment broker and as notorious gambler Spade Martin, despite the protests of his beautiful wife Natalie, a nightclub singer who retired when they married. Spade's younger brother "Chick" wires Spade from Seattle that he has quit gambling for a job in real estate and is about to marry a nice girl named Betty. Relieved to find his kid brother is straight, Spade sends him $10,000 cash as a wedding present. When a woman posing as a pregnant wife comes to Spade for a loan, Spade gives it to her. Later, when Steve Burdick, the woman's supposed husband, brags in a bar that he made a fool of Spade, Spade's hit man, Trigger, kills Burdick. Tired of Spade's gambling, Natalie books a return engagement at Cafe Nocturne, telling him that she is a singer rather than a wife now.
Who’s in it. Her Husband Lies stars Gail Patrick as Natalie Martin, Ricardo Cortez as J. Ward Thomas, Akim Tamiroff as Big Ed Bullock and Louis Calhern as Joe Sorrell, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Her Husband Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Her Husband Lies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Her Husband Lies (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Her Husband Lies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Her Husband Lies?
- Her Husband Lies stars Gail Patrick, Ricardo Cortez, Akim Tamiroff, Louis Calhern and June Martel.
- When was Her Husband Lies released?
- Her Husband Lies was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.