My Wife's Relatives
Synopsis
It all begins when Joe Higgins, business manager of a prosperous candy-manufacturing firm, is ordered by his pompous boss Ellis to break up the romance between Ellis' son Bill and Joe's daughter Jean. Refusing, Joe quits his job and sets up his own candy company. It's a money-losing enterprise until Joe's wife Lil loses her diamond ring in a batch of candy and offers a $5000 reward to anyone who can retrieve the ring.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Meins
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Townley
- Original Title
- My Wife's Relatives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Meins
Jack Townley, Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
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Gus Meins
Director
Jack Townley
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is My Wife's Relatives about?
It all begins when Joe Higgins, business manager of a prosperous candy-manufacturing firm, is ordered by his pompous boss Ellis to break up the romance between Ellis' son Bill and Joe's daughter Jean. Refusing, Joe quits his job and sets up his own candy company. It's a money-losing enterprise until Joe's wife Lil loses her diamond ring in a batch of candy and offers a $5000 reward to anyone who can retrieve the ring.
Who directed My Wife's Relatives?
My Wife's Relatives was directed by Gus Meins.
Who stars in My Wife's Relatives?
The principal cast of My Wife's Relatives includes James Gleason, Lucile Gleason, Russell Gleason, Harry Davenport, Lynne Roberts.
When was My Wife's Relatives released and how long is it?
My Wife's Relatives was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Wife's Relatives?
My Wife's Relatives holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).