Hired Wife

★ 8.0(1)19341h 0m

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Good to know

Director: George Melford
Release date: 1934-03-01
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Pinnacle Productions

About Hired Wife

Hired Wife is a 1934 movie in the Drama genre, directed by George Melford, starring Greta Nissen, Weldon Heyburn and James Kirkwood. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hired Wife in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Kent Johns learns that he must be married within a certain timeframe to collect a significant fortune left by his late grandfather. Kent originally plans to marry his girlfriend, "Dovie" Jansen, but she calls off their wedding to marry a European count instead. Needing a wife quickly, Kent proposes a business-like marriage to Vivian "Vi" Matthews (Greta Nissen), his next-door neighbor who has long harbored feelings for him. The contract stipulates that after one year, they will divorce, and Vi will receive a $100,000 settlement. Encouraged by her friend Pat, Vi accepts the offer. During their honeymoon in New York City, Vi undergoes a physical transformation—aided by her personal maid, Celeste—evolving from a plain "homely matron" into a sophisticated and beautiful woman. While Kent remains preoccupied with business and often neglects his new wife, his artist friend Philip Marlowe (James Kirkwood) becomes deeply attracted to the "new" Vi, creating a romantic rivalry.

Cast

Greta Nissen

Vivian Mathews

Weldon Heyburn

Kent Johns

James Kirkwood

Philip Marlowe

Molly O'Day

Pat Sullivan

Jane Winton

Dovie Jansen

Blanche Taylor

Mrs. Jansen

Carolyn Gales

Aunt Mancha

Themes & keywords

lost film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hired Wife in Austria?+

Hired Wife is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Hired Wife on Netflix?+

Hired Wife is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is Hired Wife?+

Hired Wife has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in Hired Wife?+

Hired Wife stars Greta Nissen, Weldon Heyburn, James Kirkwood, Molly O'Day and Jane Winton.

When did Hired Wife come out?+

Hired Wife is a 1934 movie directed by George Melford.

What genre is Hired Wife?+

Hired Wife is Drama film.

Who directed Hired Wife?+

Hired Wife was directed by George Melford.