Borrowed Wives (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1930, Borrowed Wives is a comedy film directed by Frank R. Strayer, running about 62 minutes. “At midnight Peter Foley's wife can collect a million dollar inheritance- but there is no Mrs. Foley! So he borrows a wife, and that is when the mystery and fun begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peter has to be married by midnight or else his inheritance goes to his uncle... Who happens to live in a "haunted house".
Who’s in it. Borrowed Wives stars Rex Lease as Peter Foley, Vera Reynolds as Alice Blake, Nita Martan as Julia Thorpe and Paul Hurst as Bull Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Borrowed Wives has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Borrowed Wives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Borrowed Wives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Borrowed Wives (1930)?
- In US, Borrowed Wives is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Borrowed Wives worth watching?
- Borrowed Wives holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Borrowed Wives?
- Borrowed Wives stars Rex Lease, Vera Reynolds, Nita Martan, Paul Hurst and Robert Livingston.
- When was Borrowed Wives released?
- Borrowed Wives was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.