Proxy Wife (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1936, Proxy Wife is a drama film directed by Ahmed Galal, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. On a ship traveling to Egypt, Burhan kills Amina Hanem to steal her jewelry that the jeweler Cohen had offered her. However, the girl Nahid, who looks like Amina, sees him and orders him to return what he stole to Cohen. She wears Amina's clothes to impersonate her, in exchange for not exposing his crime. In Egypt, Nahid meets Amina's husband, pretending to be his wife. Amina's husband discovers the truth and fights with Burhan. In the fight, Enayat, Amina's husband's lover, is injured. He kills Burhan to make it look like Burhan killed Enayat and then committed suicide. Amina's husband lives with Nahed pretending to be his wife.
Who’s in it. Proxy Wife stars Assia Dagher as ناهد - أمينة هانم, Mary Queeny as عنايات, Ahmed Galal as برهان and Youssef Saleh as العم فارس, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Proxy Wife sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Proxy Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Proxy Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Proxy Wife (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Proxy Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Proxy Wife worth watching?
- Proxy Wife holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Proxy Wife?
- Proxy Wife stars Assia Dagher, Mary Queeny, Ahmed Galal, Youssef Saleh and Mahmoud El Araby.
- When was Proxy Wife released?
- Proxy Wife was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.