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5.6 / 10(92 votes)IMDb19281h 52mUnited Kingdom

The Farmer's Wife

Synopsis

Successful middle-aged farmer Samuel Sweetland becomes widowed, then his daughter marries and leaves home. Deciding he wishes to remarry, Sweetland pursues some local women he considers prospects.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 4, 1930

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 15, 2025

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Screenplay & Story
Leslie Arliss, Alfred Hitchcock, J.E. Hunter, Norman Lee, Eden Phillpotts, Eliot Stannard
Original Title
The Farmer's Wife
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 52m
Production Studios
British International Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

Screenplay & Story

Leslie Arliss, Alfred Hitchcock, J.E. Hunter, Norman Lee, Eden Phillpotts, Eliot Stannard

Director of Photography

Jack E. Cox

Film Editing

Alfred Booth

Department Leadership Roster

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Director

Leslie Arliss

Writer

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Writer

J.E. Hunter

Writer

Norman Lee

Writer

Jack E. Cox

Director of Photography

Alfred Booth

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Farmer's Wife

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

What is The Farmer's Wife about?

Successful middle-aged farmer Samuel Sweetland becomes widowed, then his daughter marries and leaves home. Deciding he wishes to remarry, Sweetland pursues some local women he considers prospects.

Who directed The Farmer's Wife?

The Farmer's Wife was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Who stars in The Farmer's Wife?

The principal cast of The Farmer's Wife includes Jameson Thomas, Lillian Hall-Davis, Gordon Harker, Gibb McLaughlin, Maud Gill.

When was The Farmer's Wife released and how long is it?

The Farmer's Wife was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Farmer's Wife?

The Farmer's Wife holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).