The Trouble with Husbands
Synopsis
Benchley, in his own unique way, starts to drive his wife crazy. First he waits until just as she is serving dinner before he goes to wash his hands and shave. Then she sends him to the store for some butter, and he comes back with everything - except butter. Finally, he decides to install a small shelf on the wall - and makes a major production out of it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie M. Roush
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Benchley
- Original Title
- The Trouble with Husbands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie M. Roush
Robert Benchley
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Benchley
Writer
Leslie M. Roush
Director
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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What is The Trouble with Husbands about?
Benchley, in his own unique way, starts to drive his wife crazy. First he waits until just as she is serving dinner before he goes to wash his hands and shave. Then she sends him to the store for some butter, and he comes back with everything - except butter. Finally, he decides to install a small shelf on the wall - and makes a major production out of it.
Who directed The Trouble with Husbands?
The Trouble with Husbands was directed by Leslie M. Roush.
Who stars in The Trouble with Husbands?
The principal cast of The Trouble with Husbands includes Robert Benchley, Ruth Lee.
When was The Trouble with Husbands released and how long is it?
The Trouble with Husbands was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trouble with Husbands?
The Trouble with Husbands holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).