Top Cast
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Adolphe Menjou
Frederic 'Freddie' Osborne Senior
Gloria Swanson
Leslie Collier Osborne
John Howard
Frederic Osborne Junior
Desi Arnaz
Carlos Bardez
Helen Broderick
Aunt Julie
Florence Rice
Enid Osborne
Neil Hamilton
Vincent Stewart
Grady Sutton
Tailor Fitter
George Meader
Henderson (as George Meador)
Mary Treen
Secretary
Ruth Dietrich
Miss Patterson
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
October 3, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hively
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Fields, Herbert Fields
- Original Title
- Father Takes a Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hively
Dorothy Fields, Herbert Fields
Robert De Grasse
George Hively
Lee S. Marcus
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hively
Director
Dorothy Fields
Screenplay
Herbert Fields
Screenplay
Lee S. Marcus
Producer
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
George Hively
Editor
René Hubert
Costume Design
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Takes a Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Father Takes a Wife about?
A famous actress has to win over her ready-made family when she weds a shipping magnate.
Who directed Father Takes a Wife?
Father Takes a Wife was directed by Jack Hively.
Who stars in Father Takes a Wife?
The principal cast of Father Takes a Wife includes Adolphe Menjou, Gloria Swanson, John Howard, Desi Arnaz, Helen Broderick.
When was Father Takes a Wife released and how long is it?
Father Takes a Wife was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.