Wives Under Suspicion (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1938, Wives Under Suspicion is a drama and crime film directed by James Whale, running about 69 minutes. “The looks that pass between man and wife... Hiding words they dare not say!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A merciless district attorney prosecutes a case that mirrors his own life.
Who’s in it. Wives Under Suspicion stars Warren William as District Attorney Jim Stowell, Gail Patrick as Lucy Stowell, Constance Moore as Elizabeth and William Lundigan as Phil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Wives Under Suspicion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wives Under Suspicion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wives Under Suspicion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wives Under Suspicion (1938)?
- In US, Wives Under Suspicion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wives Under Suspicion worth watching?
- Wives Under Suspicion holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Wives Under Suspicion?
- Wives Under Suspicion stars Warren William, Gail Patrick, Constance Moore, William Lundigan and Ralph Morgan.
- When was Wives Under Suspicion released?
- Wives Under Suspicion was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.