The Wiser Sex
“Two Women In A Mighty Battle of Wits.”
Synopsis
A young woman goes undercover to gather evidence to free her boyfriend, an attorney who has been framed for a murder he didn't commit.
Top Cast
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Claudette Colbert
Margaret Hughes
Melvyn Douglas
David Rolfe
Lilyan Tashman
Claire Foster
William 'Stage' Boyd
Harry Evans
Ross Alexander
Jimmy O'Neill
Franchot Tone
Phil Long
Effie Shannon
Mrs. Hughes
Paul Harvey
Blaney
Granville Bates
City Editor
Victor Kilian
Ed
Robert Fischer
Fritz Engelhardt
Douglass Dumbrille
Chauffeur - aka The Wop
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Berthold Viertel
- Screenplay & Story
- Clyde Fitch, Caroline Francke, Harry Hervey
- Original Score
- Johnny Green
- Original Title
- The Wiser Sex
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Berthold Viertel
Clyde Fitch, Caroline Francke, Harry Hervey
Johnny Green
Department Leadership Roster
Berthold Viertel
Director
Caroline Francke
Writer
Harry Hervey
Writer
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 The Wiser Sex
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wiser Sex about?
A young woman goes undercover to gather evidence to free her boyfriend, an attorney who has been framed for a murder he didn't commit.
Who directed The Wiser Sex?
The Wiser Sex was directed by Berthold Viertel.
Who stars in The Wiser Sex?
The principal cast of The Wiser Sex includes Claudette Colbert, Melvyn Douglas, Lilyan Tashman, William 'Stage' Boyd, Ross Alexander.
When was The Wiser Sex released and how long is it?
The Wiser Sex was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wiser Sex?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wiser Sex was composed by Johnny Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wiser Sex?
The Wiser Sex holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).