The read
It runs a compact 1h 12m.
Synopsis
Writer James Langham and his wealthy wife, Claudia, quarrel and are divorced. Claudia moves into a posh hotel and renews her acquaintance with Alphonse Marsac, an old European friend with an eye on her fortune. Alone in the family mansion, James goes to an agency and rents a "wife" to be his daytime companion and housekeeper.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Svend GadeDirector
Cast
- Virginia ValliClaudia Langham
- Pat O'MalleyJames Langham
- Nat CarrBenjamin Harris
- Helen Lee WorthingGladys Moon
- Albert ContiAlphonse Marsac
- Aggie HerringMadame Buff
- Walter BrennanWalter (uncredited)
- Gary CooperBit part (uncredited)
- Nora HaydenMaid
Stills
Themes
universal vault