Dear Wife
"We've Gotta Tell The Truth... It's MORE FUN than "DEAR RUTH""
Originally released in 1949. Dear Wife is a comedy film. directed by Richard Haydn. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Caulfield, William Holden, and Billy De Wolfe
Synopsis
In this sequel to Dear Ruth, teenaged Miriam starts a political campaign to nominate Bill Seacroft, her brother-in-law, for state senator in opposition to the local political machine. Unknown to Miriam, said machine nominates her father, Judge Wilkins. As support grows for Bill, the presence of rival candidates under one roof poses problems, especially for Ruth, wife to Bill and daughter of the judge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Caulfield
as Ruth Seacroft
William Holden
as Bill Seacroft
Billy De Wolfe
as Albert Krummer
Mona Freeman
as Miriam Wilkins
Edward Arnold
as Judge Wilkins
Arleen Whelan
as Tommy Murphy
Mary Philips
as Mrs. Wilkins
Harry von Zell
as Jeff Cooper
Raymond Roe
as Ziggy
Elisabeth Fraser
as Kate Collins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dear Wife about?
In this sequel to Dear Ruth, teenaged Miriam starts a political campaign to nominate Bill Seacroft, her brother-in-law, for state senator in opposition to the local political machine. Unknown to Mi...
Who directed Dear Wife?
Dear Wife was directed by Richard Haydn.
How long is Dear Wife?
Dear Wife has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Dear Wife released?
Dear Wife was released on November 15, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dear Wife?
The main cast of Dear Wife includes Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Billy De Wolfe, Mona Freeman, Edward Arnold.