The Farmer's Wife
Synopsis
Eden Philpotts' "provincial" comic novel and play The Farmer's Wife was first filmed in the silent era by Alfred Hitchcock. The 1940 talkie version was directed by Leslie Arliss, son of stage star George Arliss. The story remained the same: A middle-aged widower attempts to select a wife from his rural district's eligible females (Basil Sydney). Three unsuccessful dalliances later, the farmer settles for his housekeeper, whom the audience has been rooting for all along. The Farmer's Wife is a prime example of the sort of fare that struck a proper chord with British filmgoers, but whose appeal would be lost to any other nationality.
Top Cast
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Basil Sydney
Samuel Sweetland
Wilfrid Lawson
Churdles Ash
Nora Swinburne
Araminta Grey
Patricia Roc
Sibley
Michael Wilding
Richard Coaker
Bunty Payne
Petronell
Enid Stamp-Taylor
Mary Hearne
Betty Warren
Louisa Windeatt
Viola Lyel
Thirza Tapper
Edward Rigby
Tom Gurney
Kenneth Griffith
George Smerdon
A. Bromley Davenport
Henry Coaker
Jimmy Godden
Sergeant
Gilbert Gunn
Pianist
James Harcourt
Valiant Dunnybrigg
Mark Daly
P. C. Chave
Davina Whitehouse
Susie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Arliss, Norman Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Eden Phillpotts, Norman Lee, J.E. Hunter, Leslie Arliss
- Original Score
- Guy Jones
- Original Title
- The Farmer's Wife
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Arliss, Norman Lee
Eden Phillpotts, Norman Lee, J.E. Hunter, Leslie Arliss
Guy Jones
Claude Friese-Greene
Flora Newton
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Friese-Greene
Director of Photography
Flora Newton
Editor
Leslie Arliss
Director
Norman Lee
Director
Norman Lee
Writer
J.E. Hunter
Writer
Leslie Arliss
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Farmer's Wife
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What is The Farmer's Wife about?
Eden Philpotts' "provincial" comic novel and play The Farmer's Wife was first filmed in the silent era by Alfred Hitchcock. The 1940 talkie version was directed by Leslie Arliss, son of stage star George Arliss. The story remained the same: A middle-aged widower attempts to select a wife from his rural district's eligible females (Basil Sydney). Three unsuccessful dalliances later, the farmer settles for his housekeeper, whom the audience has been rooting for all along. The Farmer's Wife is a prime example of the sort of fare that struck a proper chord with British filmgoers, but whose appeal would be lost to any other nationality.
Who directed The Farmer's Wife?
The Farmer's Wife was directed by Leslie Arliss, Norman Lee.
Who stars in The Farmer's Wife?
The principal cast of The Farmer's Wife includes Basil Sydney, Wilfrid Lawson, Nora Swinburne, Patricia Roc, Michael Wilding.
When was The Farmer's Wife released and how long is it?
The Farmer's Wife was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Farmer's Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Farmer's Wife was composed by Guy Jones.