Wife Wanted (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1946, Wife Wanted is a drama and crime film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 73 minutes. “Here's The Whole Shocking Story Of So-Called "Friendship Clubs" That Sell Marriage, Companionship and Romance, But Deliver Shame and Extortion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Career-slipping movie star Carole Raymond buys in as a real estate partner of Jeff Caldwell. Actually, through his secretary, Nola Reed, Caldwell runs a matrimonial bureau and, with the aid of his associate, Lee Kirby, they defraud and blackmail a large group of lonely people. Carole, unknowingly, is used as bait for one of their victims, Walter Desmond, who "commits suicide." Reporter William Tyler thinks otherwise.
Who’s in it. Wife Wanted stars Kay Francis as Carole Raymond, Paul Cavanagh as Jeffrey Caldwell, Robert Shayne as Bill Tyler and Veda Ann Borg as Nola Reed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wife Wanted has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wife Wanted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wife Wanted tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wife Wanted (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wife Wanted change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wife Wanted worth watching?
- Wife Wanted holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wife Wanted?
- Wife Wanted stars Kay Francis, Paul Cavanagh, Robert Shayne, Veda Ann Borg and Teala Loring.
- When was Wife Wanted released?
- Wife Wanted was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.