Hired Wife (1940)

09/13/1940 (US) • 1h 35m

Comedy

The SEX-PLOSION of the Season

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.

Top Billed Cast

Rosalind Russell

Kendal Browning

Brian Aherne

Stephen Dexter

Virginia Bruce

Phyllis Walden

Robert Benchley

Roger Van Horn

John Carroll

Jose de Briganza

William B. Davidson

Mumford (as William Davidson)

Brooks Benedict

Phyllis's Friend (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

marriage of convenience

legal battle

female executive

business rivalry

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