Housewife
“THE BATTLE'S ON! Modern Bachelor Girl Versus Modern Wife!”
Synopsis
Nan Reynolds encourages her copywriter husband Bill to open his own advertising agency and helps him land his first client. Bill's former girlfriend Patricia Berkeley writes a very successful commercial for the client and heats up their old romance. Wife and girlfriend struggle over Bill.
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George Brent
William H. Reynolds
Ann Dvorak
Nan Reynolds
Bette Davis
Patricia Berkeley
John Halliday
Paul Duprey
Ruth Donnelly
Dora Wilson
Hobart Cavanaugh
George Wilson
Robert Barrat
Sam Blake
Joseph Cawthorn
Krueger (as Joe Cawthorne)
Phil Regan
"Mike Hathaway", Radio Singer
Willard Robertson
Judge Edwin A. Matthews
Ronnie Cosby
Buddy Reynolds
Leila Bennett
Jenny
Harry Tyler
Mr. Simmons
Charles Coleman
Bolton
William B. Davidson
Nan's Attorney
Edward Keane
William Reynolds' Attorney
Jonathan Hale
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Seff, Lillie Hayward
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld, Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Housewife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Manuel Seff, Lillie Hayward, Robert Lord
Heinz Roemheld, Bernhard Kaun
William Rees
James Gibbon
Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Manuel Seff
Screenplay
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Jack L. Warner
Producer
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
William Rees
Director of Photography
James Gibbon
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Housewife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Housewife about?
Nan Reynolds encourages her copywriter husband Bill to open his own advertising agency and helps him land his first client. Bill's former girlfriend Patricia Berkeley writes a very successful commercial for the client and heats up their old romance. Wife and girlfriend struggle over Bill.
Who directed Housewife?
Housewife was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Housewife?
The principal cast of Housewife includes George Brent, Ann Dvorak, Bette Davis, John Halliday, Ruth Donnelly.
When was Housewife released and how long is it?
Housewife was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Housewife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Housewife was composed by Heinz Roemheld, Bernhard Kaun.