Wife Wanted
"Here's The Whole Shocking Story Of So-Called "Friendship Clubs" That Sell Marriage, Companionship and Romance, But Deliver Shame and Extortion!"
Originally released in 1946. Wife Wanted is a crime/drama film. directed by Phil Karlson. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kay Francis, Paul Cavanagh, and Robert Shayne
Synopsis
Career-slipping movie star Carole Raymond buys in as a real estate partner of Jeff Caldwell. Actually, through his secretary, Nola Reed, Caldwell runs a matrimonial bureau and, with the aid of his associate, Lee Kirby, they defraud and blackmail a large group of lonely people. Carole, unknowingly, is used as bait for one of their victims, Walter Desmond, who "commits suicide." Reporter William Tyler thinks otherwise.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kay Francis
as Carole Raymond
Paul Cavanagh
as Jeffrey Caldwell
Robert Shayne
as Bill Tyler
Veda Ann Borg
as Nola Reed
Teala Loring
as Mildred Hayes
John Gallaudet
as Lee Kirby
Jonathan Hale
as Philip Conway
Tim Ryan
as Bartender
Barton Yarborough
as Walter Desmond
Paul Everton
as District Attorney Toland (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wife Wanted about?
Career-slipping movie star Carole Raymond buys in as a real estate partner of Jeff Caldwell. Actually, through his secretary, Nola Reed, Caldwell runs a matrimonial bureau and, with the aid of his ...
Who directed Wife Wanted?
Wife Wanted was directed by Phil Karlson.
How long is Wife Wanted?
Wife Wanted has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Wife Wanted released?
Wife Wanted was released on November 2, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wife Wanted?
The main cast of Wife Wanted includes Kay Francis, Paul Cavanagh, Robert Shayne, Veda Ann Borg, Teala Loring.