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Housewife (1934): cast, story & where to watch

1934 · Film · ★ 7.6

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Released in 1934, Housewife is a drama film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 69 minutes. “THE BATTLE'S ON! Modern Bachelor Girl Versus Modern Wife!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Nan Reynolds encourages her copywriter husband Bill to open his own agency. Nearly out of business, he finally gets a client. Former girlfriend Patricia Berkeley writes a very successful commercial for the client and neats up their old romance. Wife and girlfriend struggle over Bill.

Who’s in it. Housewife stars George Brent as William H. Reynolds, Ann Dvorak as Nan Reynolds, Bette Davis as Patricia Berkeley and John Halliday as Paul Duprey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Housewife has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Housewife page.

If you liked it. Fans of Housewife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Housewife (1934)?
In US, Housewife is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Housewife worth watching?
Housewife holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Housewife?
Housewife stars George Brent, Ann Dvorak, Bette Davis, John Halliday and Ruth Donnelly.
When was Housewife released?
Housewife was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.