The Wife Takes a Flyer
"SHOT DOWN FROM THE SKIES...BUT HIS HEAD WAS STILL IN THE CLOUDS!"
Originally released in 1942. The Wife Takes a Flyer is a war/comedy film. directed by Richard Wallace. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Bennett, Franchot Tone, and Allyn Joslyn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Bennett
as Anita Woverman
Franchot Tone
as Christopher Reynolds
Allyn Joslyn
as Major Zellfritz
Cecil Cunningham
as Countess Oldenburg
Roger Clark
as Keith
Lloyd Corrigan
as Thomas Woverman
Lyle Latell
as Muller
Georgia Caine
as Mrs. Woverman
Barbara Brown
as Maria Woverman
Erskine Sanford
as Jan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wife Takes a Flyer about?
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,...
Who directed The Wife Takes a Flyer?
The Wife Takes a Flyer was directed by Richard Wallace.
How long is The Wife Takes a Flyer?
The Wife Takes a Flyer has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Wife Takes a Flyer released?
The Wife Takes a Flyer was released on April 28, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wife Takes a Flyer?
The main cast of The Wife Takes a Flyer includes Joan Bennett, Franchot Tone, Allyn Joslyn, Cecil Cunningham, Roger Clark.