Hired Wife (1940)

6.8/10 95 min Comedy

Overview

Ad man Stephen Dexter asks his secretary Kendall to marry him as a loophole in order to protect his finances during an important business deal. Once the deal is completed, he asks Kendall for a divorce and is dismayed when she refuses.

Cast

Rosalind Russell

Kendal Browning

Brian Aherne

Stephen Dexter

Virginia Bruce

Phyllis Walden

Robert Benchley

Roger Van Horn

John Carroll

Jose de Briganza

Hobart Cavanaugh

William

Richard Lane

McNab

William B. Davidson

Mumford (as William Davidson)

Brooks Benedict

Phyllis's Friend (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac

Miss Collins (uncredited)

Gino Corrado

Waiter (uncredited)

Selmer Jackson

Hudson (uncredited)

Janet Shaw

Lucy - the Bride (uncredited)

Pat West

Office Worker (uncredited)

Leonard Carey

Peterson - Butler

Jack Chefe

Nightclub Patron

Chester Clute

Martin Peabody - Justice of the Peace

Paul Everton

Board Member

Eddie Hall

Swan Club Patron

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