Expensive Husbands (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1937, Expensive Husbands is a comedy and romance film directed by Bobby Connolly, running about 62 minutes. “Your name my be Rupert...But it ought to be Bill...BILL...BILL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unable to get work in her home country, Laurine Lynne (Beverly Roberts) travels to Vienna where her press agent, Joe Craig (Allyn Joslyn), convinces her to marry royalty. The lucky fellow is Prince Rupert (Patric Knowles), an impoverished nobleman now working as a waiter. Do the two of them fall in love despite this marriage of convenience?
Who’s in it. Expensive Husbands stars Patric Knowles as Prince Rupert Heinrich Franz Von Rentzau, Beverly Roberts as Laurine Lynne, Allyn Joslyn as Joe Craig and Gordon Oliver as Ricky Preston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Expensive Husbands has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Expensive Husbands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Expensive Husbands tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Expensive Husbands (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Expensive Husbands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Expensive Husbands worth watching?
- Expensive Husbands holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Expensive Husbands?
- Expensive Husbands stars Patric Knowles, Beverly Roberts, Allyn Joslyn, Gordon Oliver and Vladimir Sokoloff.
- When was Expensive Husbands released?
- Expensive Husbands was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.