Lonely Wives
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Synopsis
A highly respectable lawyer becomes a sexual animal after working hours; His live-in mother-in-law tries to keep him in line. When an actor-impersonator comes to see him, the two switch lives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Mack
- Screenplay & Story
- A.H. Woods, Walter DeLeon
- Original Score
- Francis Gromon
- Original Title
- Lonely Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mack
A.H. Woods, Walter DeLeon
Francis Gromon
Edward Snyder
Joseph Kane
E.B. Derr
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Mack
Director
Francis Gromon
Original Music Composer
E.B. Derr
Producer
Joseph Kane
Editor
Walter DeLeon
Writer
Edward Snyder
Director of Photography
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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Public Domain
Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org
Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lonely Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lonely Wives about?
A highly respectable lawyer becomes a sexual animal after working hours; His live-in mother-in-law tries to keep him in line. When an actor-impersonator comes to see him, the two switch lives.
Who directed Lonely Wives?
Lonely Wives was directed by Russell Mack.
Who stars in Lonely Wives?
The principal cast of Lonely Wives includes Edward Everett Horton, Esther Ralston, Laura La Plante, Patsy Ruth Miller, Spencer Charters.
When was Lonely Wives released and how long is it?
Lonely Wives was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Lonely Wives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lonely Wives was composed by Francis Gromon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lonely Wives?
Lonely Wives holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).