Second Wife
“LABELLED! With a ring on her finger, a rope on her neck, and a chip on her shoulder, she undertook to make a happy home for a man and his son!”
Synopsis
Kenneth discovers that his son by his first wife is ill in a remote Swiss village, and is forced to leave Wife Number Two alone during childbirth.
Top Cast
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Gertrude Michael
Virginia Howard
Walter Abel
Kenneth Carpenter Sr.
Erik Rhodes
Dave Bennet
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Brown
Lee Van Atta
Kenneth Carpenter Jr.
Florence Fair
Mrs. Stephenson
Brenda Fowler
Mrs. Anderson
Frank Reicher
Headmaster
George P. Breakston
Jerry Stephenson
Ward Bond
1st Partner Politician (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Killy
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Lennon, Fulton Oursler
- Original Title
- Second Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Killy
Thomas Lennon, Fulton Oursler
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Lennon
Writer
Edward Killy
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Second Wife.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Second Wife about?
Kenneth discovers that his son by his first wife is ill in a remote Swiss village, and is forced to leave Wife Number Two alone during childbirth.
Who directed Second Wife?
Second Wife was directed by Edward Killy.
Who stars in Second Wife?
The principal cast of Second Wife includes Gertrude Michael, Walter Abel, Erik Rhodes, Emma Dunn, Lee Van Atta.
When was Second Wife released and how long is it?
Second Wife was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Second Wife?
Second Wife holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).