My American Wife
“A Count with American ideas...tries to trade his monocle for a lariat!”
Synopsis
Ann Sothern essays the title role in My American Wife. The story opens in Smelter City, Arizona, where the richest man in town is grizzled old Indian fighter Lafe Cantillon (Fred Stone). Lafe's social-climbing sister-in-law (Billie Burke) insists that her daughter Mary wed a titled European, Count Ferdinand (Francis Lederer). Much to Lafe's delight, Mary isn't assimilated into Continental high society; instead, she instructs Count Ferdinand in the virtues of good, old-fashioned American democracy. And, of, course, the Count and Lafe become great chums when the "furriner" proves that he can ride a bucking bronco with the best of 'em.
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Francis Lederer
Count Ferdinand von und zu Reidenach
Ann Sothern
Mary Cantillon
Fred Stone
Lafe Cantillon
Billie Burke
Mrs. Robert Cantillon
Ernest Cossart
Adolphe
Grant Mitchell
Robert Cantillon
Hal K. Dawson
Stephen Cantillon
Helene Millard
Mrs. Vincent Cantillon
Adrian Morris
Vincent Cantillon
Dora Clement
Agnes, Mrs. Stephen Cantillon
C. Montague Shaw
Butler
Jimmy Vandiveer
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginia Van Upp
- Original Title
- My American Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Young
Virginia Van Upp, Elmer Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Young
Director
Virginia Van Upp
Screenplay
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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Frequently Asked Questions About My American Wife
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What is My American Wife about?
Ann Sothern essays the title role in My American Wife. The story opens in Smelter City, Arizona, where the richest man in town is grizzled old Indian fighter Lafe Cantillon (Fred Stone). Lafe's social-climbing sister-in-law (Billie Burke) insists that her daughter Mary wed a titled European, Count Ferdinand (Francis Lederer). Much to Lafe's delight, Mary isn't assimilated into Continental high society; instead, she instructs Count Ferdinand in the virtues of good, old-fashioned American democracy. And, of, course, the Count and Lafe become great chums when the "furriner" proves that he can ride a bucking bronco with the best of 'em.
Who directed My American Wife?
My American Wife was directed by Harold Young.
Who stars in My American Wife?
The principal cast of My American Wife includes Francis Lederer, Ann Sothern, Fred Stone, Billie Burke, Ernest Cossart.
When was My American Wife released and how long is it?
My American Wife was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My American Wife?
My American Wife holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).