Wives Never Know (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film
Released in 1936, Wives Never Know is a comedy film directed by Elliott Nugent, running about 75 minutes. “Caught in the Act! Charlie'll have to talk fast to talk Mary out of believing what she sees!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Homer Bigelow has an ideal marriage, with a wife who loves him very much as does he in return. Hilarity ensues when, his wife and him take "marital advice" from an old school friend, who thinks marriage is a farce.
Who’s in it. Wives Never Know stars Charles Ruggles as Homer Bigelow, Mary Boland as Marcia Bigelow, Adolphe Menjou as J. Hugh Ramsey and Vivienne Osborne as Renee La Journee, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wives Never Know page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wives Never Know tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wives Never Know (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wives Never Know change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Wives Never Know?
- Wives Never Know stars Charles Ruggles, Mary Boland, Adolphe Menjou, Vivienne Osborne and Claude Gillingwater.
- When was Wives Never Know released?
- Wives Never Know was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.