An Ideal Husband
“"An Ideal Husband has to look to his future...a woman has to look to her past!"”
Synopsis
A prominent politician is preparing to expose a financial scandal. But then a woman who has invested heavily in the shady venture threatens to uncover a damaging secret in the politician's past if he exposes the speculation as a fraud. His problem is compounded by his wife's intolerance of the slightest character flaws.
Top Cast
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Paulette Goddard
Laura Cheveley
Michael Wilding
Arthur Goring
Diana Wynyard
Gertrude Chiltern
Hugh Williams
Robert Chiltern
C. Aubrey Smith
Earl of Caversham
Glynis Johns
Mabel Chiltern
Constance Collier
Lady Markby
Christine Norden
Margaret Marchmont
Harriette Johns
Olivia
Michael Medwin
Duke of Nonesuch
Michael Anthony
Viscomte de Nanjac
Peter Hobbes
Eddie Montford
John Clifford
Mason
Fred Groves
Phipps
Michael Ward
Tommy Tafford
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Korda
- Screenplay & Story
- Lajos Biró
- Original Score
- Arthur Benjamin
- Original Title
- An Ideal Husband
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Korda
Lajos Biró, Oscar Wilde
Arthur Benjamin
Georges Périnal
Oswald Hafenrichter
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Korda
Director
Lajos Biró
Screenplay
Alexander Korda
Producer
Arthur Benjamin
Original Music Composer
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Oswald Hafenrichter
Editor
Cecil Beaton
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for An Ideal Husband.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Ideal Husband
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An Ideal Husband about?
A prominent politician is preparing to expose a financial scandal. But then a woman who has invested heavily in the shady venture threatens to uncover a damaging secret in the politician's past if he exposes the speculation as a fraud. His problem is compounded by his wife's intolerance of the slightest character flaws.
Who directed An Ideal Husband?
An Ideal Husband was directed by Alexander Korda.
Who stars in An Ideal Husband?
The principal cast of An Ideal Husband includes Paulette Goddard, Michael Wilding, Diana Wynyard, Hugh Williams, C. Aubrey Smith.
When was An Ideal Husband released and how long is it?
An Ideal Husband was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for An Ideal Husband?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Ideal Husband was composed by Arthur Benjamin.