The Toy Wife
“Gay . . Rich In Romance”
Synopsis
A Southern belle finds herself torn between two suitors.
Top Cast
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Luise Rainer
Gilberte 'Frou Frou' Brigard
Melvyn Douglas
George Sartoris
Robert Young
Andre Vallaire
Barbara O'Neil
Louise Brigard
H.B. Warner
Victor Brigard
Alma Kruger
Madame Vallaire
Libby Taylor
Suzanne
Theresa Harris
'Pick'
Walter Kingsford
Judge Rondell
Clinton Rosemond
Pompey
Clarence Muse
Brutus
Leonard Penn
Gaston Vincent
Alan Perl
Georgie
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Eve, a Black Servant (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Zoë Akins
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- The Toy Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Zoë Akins, Ludovic Halévy, Henri Meilhac
Edward Ward
Oliver T. Marsh
Elmo Veron
Merian C. Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Zoë Akins
Screenplay
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Merian C. Cooper
Producer
Elmo Veron
Editor
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Adrian
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Toy Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Toy Wife about?
A Southern belle finds herself torn between two suitors.
Who directed The Toy Wife?
The Toy Wife was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Toy Wife?
The principal cast of The Toy Wife includes Luise Rainer, Melvyn Douglas, Robert Young, Barbara O'Neil, H.B. Warner.
When was The Toy Wife released and how long is it?
The Toy Wife was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Toy Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Toy Wife was composed by Edward Ward.