Wife Wanted
“Here's The Whole Shocking Story Of So-Called "Friendship Clubs" That Sell Marriage, Companionship and Romance, But Deliver Shame and Extortion!”
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.
Top Cast
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Kay Francis
Carole Raymond
Paul Cavanagh
Jeffrey Caldwell
Robert Shayne
Bill Tyler
Veda Ann Borg
Nola Reed
Teala Loring
Mildred Hayes
John Gallaudet
Lee Kirby
Jonathan Hale
Philip Conway
Tim Ryan
Bartender
Barton Yarborough
Walter Desmond
Paul Everton
District Attorney Toland (uncredited)
Donald Kerr
Bellboy
John Hamilton
Judge
Selmer Jackson
Lowell Cornell
Florence Auer
Mrs. Rutheridge
Sara Berner
Agnes
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Caryl Coleman, Sidney Sutherland
- Original Title
- Wife Wanted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Caryl Coleman, Sidney Sutherland, Robert E. Callahan
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
Caryl Coleman
Screenplay
Sidney Sutherland
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wife Wanted
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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 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.
Who directed Wife Wanted?
Wife Wanted was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Wife Wanted?
The principal cast of Wife Wanted includes Kay Francis, Paul Cavanagh, Robert Shayne, Veda Ann Borg, Teala Loring.
When was Wife Wanted released and how long is it?
Wife Wanted was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Is Wife Wanted based on a book or true story?
Wife Wanted is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert E. Callahan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wife Wanted?
Wife Wanted holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).