
Day-time Wife
Seen it?1939 | 72 min | Comedy, Romance
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for romantics and people who need a good giggle. Easy company after a long day. Sits nicely alongside How to Marry a Millionaire.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 12 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1939: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
When a young wife discovers her husband of two years is involved with his beautiful secretary, she applies for a job as secretary to a business rival.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gregory Ratoff
- Tyrone PowerKen Norton
- Linda DarnellJane Norton
- Warren WilliamBernard Dexter
- Binnie BarnesBlanche
- Wendy BarrieKitty Fraser
- Joan DavisMiss Applegate
- Joan ValerieMrs. Dexter
- Leonid KinskeyCoco Anderson
- Mildred GoverMelbourne
- Renie RianoMiss Briggs