Movie

The Wife Takes a Flyer

“SHOT DOWN FROM THE SKIES...BUT HIS HEAD WAS STILL IN THE CLOUDS!”

★ 5.5(6)19421h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Richard Wallace
Release date: 1942-04-28
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About The Wife Takes a Flyer

The Wife Takes a Flyer is a 1942 movie in the War, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Richard Wallace, starring Joan Bennett, Franchot Tone and Allyn Joslyn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wife Takes a Flyer in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Christopher Reynolds, an American flying with the R.A.F, is shot down over German-occupied Holland and is given shelter by a Dutch family. Posing as the insane husband of the daughter of the house, Anita Wolverman, Reynolds convinces the German officer quartered there, Major Zellfritz, with the necessity for her divorce decree to be granted. After the court-hearing, Anita, goes to manage a home for retired ladies and, persuaded by Reynolds, tries to gain military information from the German Officer. When her former husband escapes from the insane-asylum his exploits are blamed on Reynolds. With the help of the old ladies and Anita, who "remarries" him, Reynolds escapes to England in a stolen German airplane.

Cast

Joan Bennett

Anita Woverman

Franchot Tone

Christopher Reynolds

Allyn Joslyn

Major Zellfritz

Cecil Cunningham

Countess Oldenburg

Roger Clark

Keith

Lloyd Corrigan

Thomas Woverman

Lyle Latell

Muller

Georgia Caine

Mrs. Woverman

Barbara Brown

Maria Woverman

Erskine Sanford

Jan

Chester Clute

Adolphe Bietjelboer

Hans Conried

Hendrik Woverman

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

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

The Wife Takes a Flyer 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 Wife Takes a Flyer on Netflix?+

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

How long is The Wife Takes a Flyer?+

The Wife Takes a Flyer has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Wife Takes a Flyer?+

The Wife Takes a Flyer stars Joan Bennett, Franchot Tone, Allyn Joslyn, Cecil Cunningham and Roger Clark.

When did The Wife Takes a Flyer come out?+

The Wife Takes a Flyer is a 1942 movie directed by Richard Wallace.

What genre is The Wife Takes a Flyer?+

The Wife Takes a Flyer is War, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Wife Takes a Flyer?+

The Wife Takes a Flyer was directed by Richard Wallace.