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Wife vs. Secretary

1936Movie1 h 28 minNR

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–70%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–70%

Summary

Linda, the wife of a publishing executive, suspects that her husband Van’s relationship with his attractive secretary Whitey is more than professional.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Clarence Brown
Written by
Alice Duer Miller, John Lee Mahin, Norman Krasna
Produced by
Hunt Stromberg, Clarence Brown
Music by
Herbert Stothart, Edward Ward

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Facts

February 28, 1936 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released
February 28, 1936
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Quitting to Get Married, Happily Married, Workaholic +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Wife vs. Secretary?"

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Where can I stream Wife vs. Secretary?

HBO Max

In the United States, Wife vs. Secretary streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Wife vs. Secretary worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7).

Is Wife vs. Secretary okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Wife vs. Secretary make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Wife vs. Secretary good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.