Borrowed Wives
“At midnight Peter Foley's wife can collect a million dollar inheritance- but there is no Mrs. Foley! So he borrows a wife, and that is when the mystery and fun begin.”
Synopsis
Peter has to be married by midnight or else his inheritance goes to his uncle... Who happens to live in a "haunted house".
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Darling
- Original Title
- Borrowed Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Tiffany Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Scott Darling
André Barlatier
Byron Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Scott Darling
Writer
André Barlatier
Director of Photography
Byron Robinson
Editor
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Borrowed Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Borrowed Wives about?
Peter has to be married by midnight or else his inheritance goes to his uncle... Who happens to live in a "haunted house".
Who directed Borrowed Wives?
Borrowed Wives was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Borrowed Wives?
The principal cast of Borrowed Wives includes Rex Lease, Nita Martan, Sam Hardy, Paul Hurst, Vera Reynolds.
When was Borrowed Wives released and how long is it?
Borrowed Wives was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Borrowed Wives?
Borrowed Wives holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).