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6.4 / 10(7 votes)IMDb19361h 9mUnited States of America

Public Enemy's Wife

“Women too dangerous to love -- Too beautiful to forget -- In a picture too daring to miss!”

Synopsis

Judith has just been paroled for a crime which her vindictive, jealous, violent husband, Gene, fingered her for. Gene is in prison for life. She claims that she had no knowledge of Gene's criminal activity, but FBI agent Lee Laird doesn't buy it.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 24, 1936

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nick Grindé
Screenplay & Story
Abem Finkel, Harold Buckley
Original Score
Bernhard Kaun
Original Title
Public Enemy's Wife
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 9m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nick Grindé

Screenplay & Story

Abem Finkel, Harold Buckley, P. J. Wolfson, Gene Lewis

Original Score & Music

Bernhard Kaun

Film Editing

Thomas Pratt

Producers

Samuel Bischoff

Department Leadership Roster

Nick Grindé

Nick Grindé

Director

Abem Finkel

Screenplay

Harold Buckley

Screenplay

Samuel Bischoff

Producer

Orry-Kelly

Orry-Kelly

Costume Design

Thomas Pratt

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Public Enemy's Wife.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Public Enemy's Wife

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Public Enemy's Wife about?

Judith has just been paroled for a crime which her vindictive, jealous, violent husband, Gene, fingered her for. Gene is in prison for life. She claims that she had no knowledge of Gene's criminal activity, but FBI agent Lee Laird doesn't buy it.

Who directed Public Enemy's Wife?

Public Enemy's Wife was directed by Nick Grindé.

Who stars in Public Enemy's Wife?

The principal cast of Public Enemy's Wife includes Pat O'Brien, Margaret Lindsay, Robert Armstrong, Cesar Romero, Dick Foran.

When was Public Enemy's Wife released and how long is it?

Public Enemy's Wife was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.

Who composed the musical score for Public Enemy's Wife?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Public Enemy's Wife was composed by Bernhard Kaun.