Hired Wife
“The SEX-PLOSION of the Season”
Synopsis
Ad man Stephen Dexter asks his secretary Kendall to marry him as a loophole in order to protect his finances during an important business deal. Once the deal is completed, he asks Kendall for a divorce and is dismayed when she refuses.
Top Cast
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Rosalind Russell
Kendal Browning
Brian Aherne
Stephen Dexter
Virginia Bruce
Phyllis Walden
Robert Benchley
Roger Van Horn
John Carroll
Jose de Briganza
Hobart Cavanaugh
William
Richard Lane
McNab
William B. Davidson
Mumford (as William Davidson)
Brooks Benedict
Phyllis's Friend (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
Miss Collins (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Waiter (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Hudson (uncredited)
Janet Shaw
Lucy - the Bride (uncredited)
Pat West
Office Worker (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Office Worker
Leonard Carey
Peterson - Butler
Jack Chefe
Nightclub Patron
Chester Clute
Martin Peabody - Justice of the Peace
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Connell, Gladys Lehman
- Original Title
- Hired Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Richard Connell, Gladys Lehman, George Beck
Milton Krasner
Milton Carruth
William A. Seiter
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
William A. Seiter
Producer
Richard Connell
Screenplay
Milton Carruth
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Gladys Lehman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hired Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hired Wife about?
Ad man Stephen Dexter asks his secretary Kendall to marry him as a loophole in order to protect his finances during an important business deal. Once the deal is completed, he asks Kendall for a divorce and is dismayed when she refuses.
Who directed Hired Wife?
Hired Wife was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Hired Wife?
The principal cast of Hired Wife includes Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Virginia Bruce, Robert Benchley, John Carroll.
When was Hired Wife released and how long is it?
Hired Wife was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hired Wife?
Hired Wife holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).