Dear Wife
“We've Gotta Tell The Truth... It's MORE FUN than "DEAR RUTH"”
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.
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Top Cast
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Joan Caulfield
Ruth Seacroft
William Holden
Bill Seacroft
Billy De Wolfe
Albert Krummer
Mona Freeman
Miriam Wilkins
Edward Arnold
Judge Wilkins
Arleen Whelan
Tommy Murphy
Mary Philips
Mrs. Wilkins
Harry von Zell
Jeff Cooper
Raymond Roe
Ziggy
Elisabeth Fraser
Kate Collins
William Murphy
Dan Collins
Mary Field
Mrs. Bixby
Irving Bacon
Mike Man
Gordon Jones
Taxi Cab Driver
Marietta Canty
Dora
Lovyss Bradley
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Haydn
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Sheekman, N. Richard Nash
- Original Title
- Dear Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Haydn
Arthur Sheekman, N. Richard Nash
Stuart Thompson
Archie Marshek
Richard Maibaum
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Haydn
Director
Arthur Sheekman
Screenplay
N. Richard Nash
Screenplay
Richard Maibaum
Producer
Stuart Thompson
Director of Photography
Archie Marshek
Editor
Mary Kay Dodson
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Dear Wife?
Dear Wife was directed by Richard Haydn.
Who stars in Dear Wife?
The principal cast of Dear Wife includes Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Billy De Wolfe, Mona Freeman, Edward Arnold.
When was Dear Wife released and how long is it?
Dear Wife was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.