Wife vs. Secretary
“3 GREAT STARS IN THE PERFECT TRIANGLE!”
Synopsis
Linda, the wife of a publishing executive, suspects that her husband Van’s relationship with his attractive secretary Whitey is more than professional.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Wife vs. Secretary - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-05
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Van 'V.S.' Stanhope
Jean Harlow
Helen 'Whitey' Wilson
Myrna Loy
Linda Stanhope
James Stewart
Dave
May Robson
Mimi Stanhope
George Barbier
J.D. Underwood
Gloria Holden
Joan Carstairs
Hobart Cavanaugh
Joe Farnsworth
Tom Dugan
Finney
Gilbert Emery
Simpson
Marjorie Gateson
Eve Merritt
Hooper Atchley
Postal Clerk (uncredited)
Leonard Carey
Taggart (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Holmes Herbert
Frawley (uncredited)
Margaret Irving
Edna Wilson (uncredited)
Jack Mulhall
Howard - Party Guest (uncredited)
Aileen Pringle
Mrs. Anne Barker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Duer Miller, Norman Krasna, John Lee Mahin
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart, Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Wife vs. Secretary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Alice Duer Miller, Norman Krasna, John Lee Mahin, Faith Baldwin
Herbert Stothart, Edward Ward
Ray June
Frank E. Hull
Hunt Stromberg, Clarence Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Alice Duer Miller
Screenplay
Norman Krasna
Screenplay
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Frank E. Hull
Editor
Clarence Brown
Producer
Ray June
Director of Photography
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Adrian
Costume Design
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Wife vs. Secretary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wife vs. Secretary about?
Linda, the wife of a publishing executive, suspects that her husband Van’s relationship with his attractive secretary Whitey is more than professional.
Who directed Wife vs. Secretary?
Wife vs. Secretary was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in Wife vs. Secretary?
The principal cast of Wife vs. Secretary includes Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Myrna Loy, James Stewart, May Robson.
When was Wife vs. Secretary released and how long is it?
Wife vs. Secretary was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Wife vs. Secretary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wife vs. Secretary was composed by Herbert Stothart, Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wife vs. Secretary?
Wife vs. Secretary holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).