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Father Takes a Wife (1941)

1941-10-03 · 1h 19m · EN
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A famous actress has to win over her ready-made family when she weds a shipping magnate.

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Jack HivelyDirector

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Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouFrederic 'Freddie' Osborne SeniorGloria SwansonGloria SwansonLeslie Collier OsborneJohn HowardJohn HowardFrederic Osborne JuniorDesi ArnazDesi ArnazCarlos BardezHelen BroderickHelen BroderickAunt JulieFlorence RiceFlorence RiceEnid OsborneNeil HamiltonNeil HamiltonVincent StewartGrady SuttonGrady SuttonTailor FitterGeorge MeaderGeorge MeaderHenderson (as George Meador)Mary TreenMary TreenSecretaryRuth DietrichRuth DietrichMiss Patterson

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Marriage

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Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityMarriageMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Father Takes a Wife about?

A famous actress has to win over her ready-made family when she weds a shipping magnate.

How long is Father Takes a Wife?

Father Takes a Wife has a runtime of 79 minutes.