Movie

The Doctor Takes a Wife

“The Romance Is Contagious! The Fun Is Catching!”

★ 6.8(10)19401h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Alexander Hall
Release date: 1940-04-25
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About The Doctor Takes a Wife

The Doctor Takes a Wife is a 1940 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Alexander Hall, starring Loretta Young, Ray Milland and Reginald Gardiner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Doctor Takes a Wife in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A best-selling author of women's issues and a medical academic find it is to their mutual advantage to falsely claim that they are married.

Cast

Loretta Young

June Cameron

Ray Milland

Dr. Timothy Sterling

Reginald Gardiner

John Pierce

Gail Patrick

Marilyn Thomas

Edmund Gwenn

Dr. Lionel Sterling

Frank Sully

Slapcovitch

Gordon Jones

O'Brien

Georges Metaxa

Jean Rovere

Charles Halton

Dr. Streeter

Joseph Eggenton

Dr. Nielson

Paul McAllister

Dean Lawton

Chester Clute

Johnson

Themes & keywords

doctorstubbornnessbest selling authorpublisherspinstersfiancéecollege professorfake marriageimposture

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Doctor Takes a Wife in France?+

The Doctor Takes a Wife is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Doctor Takes a Wife on Netflix?+

The Doctor Takes a Wife is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Doctor Takes a Wife?+

The Doctor Takes a Wife has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in The Doctor Takes a Wife?+

The Doctor Takes a Wife stars Loretta Young, Ray Milland, Reginald Gardiner, Gail Patrick and Edmund Gwenn.

When did The Doctor Takes a Wife come out?+

The Doctor Takes a Wife is a 1940 movie directed by Alexander Hall.

What genre is The Doctor Takes a Wife?+

The Doctor Takes a Wife is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Doctor Takes a Wife?+

The Doctor Takes a Wife was directed by Alexander Hall.