Are Husbands Necessary? (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, Are Husbands Necessary? is a comedy and romance film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. George and Mary Elizabeth Cugat are about to celebrate their second wedding anniversary and dream of having a child. Although they live comfortably on George's earnings as a bank official, Liz's scatterbrained handling of their finances constantly puts them in jeopardy. Liz becomes jealous when George's former girl friend, Myra Ponsonby, comes for a visit with his party-loving friends Bill Stone, Cory Cartwright and Chuck, an artist, after which George spends the entire evening dancing at a nightclub with Myra.
Who’s in it. Are Husbands Necessary? stars Ray Milland as George Cugat, Betty Field as Mary Elizabeth Cugat, Patricia Morison as Myra Ponsonby and Eugene Pallette as Bunker, among others.
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If you liked it. Fans of Are Husbands Necessary? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Are Husbands Necessary? (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Are Husbands Necessary? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Are Husbands Necessary??
- Are Husbands Necessary? stars Ray Milland, Betty Field, Patricia Morison, Eugene Pallette and Charles Dingle.
- When was Are Husbands Necessary? released?
- Are Husbands Necessary? was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.