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Wife Wanted

  • 19461946
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 13m
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5.7/10
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Paul Cavanagh, Kay Francis, and Teala Loring in Wife Wanted (1946)
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Career-slipping movie star Carole Raymond (Kay Francis) buys in as a real estate partner of Jeff Caldwell (Paul Cavanagh). Actually, through his secretary Nola Reed (Veda Ann Borg), Caldwell... Read allCareer-slipping movie star Carole Raymond (Kay Francis) buys in as a real estate partner of Jeff Caldwell (Paul Cavanagh). Actually, through his secretary Nola Reed (Veda Ann Borg), Caldwell runs a matrimonial bureau, and aided by his associate Lee Kirby (John Gallaudet), they de... Read allCareer-slipping movie star Carole Raymond (Kay Francis) buys in as a real estate partner of Jeff Caldwell (Paul Cavanagh). Actually, through his secretary Nola Reed (Veda Ann Borg), Caldwell runs a matrimonial bureau, and aided by his associate Lee Kirby (John Gallaudet), they defraud and blackmail a large group of lonely people. Carole is unknowingly used as bait for... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
119
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
182,270
29,360
  • Director
    • Phil Karlson
  • Writers
    • Caryl Coleman(screenplay)
    • Sidney Sutherland(screenplay)
    • Robert E. Callahan(novel "Wife Wanted")
  • Stars
    • Kay Francis
    • Paul Cavanagh
    • Robert Shayne
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  • Director
    • Phil Karlson
  • Writers
    • Caryl Coleman(screenplay)
    • Sidney Sutherland(screenplay)
    • Robert E. Callahan(novel "Wife Wanted")
  • Stars
    • Kay Francis
    • Paul Cavanagh
    • Robert Shayne
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    • 7User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Kay Francis and Robert Shayne in Wife Wanted (1946)
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    Veda Ann Borg, Kay Francis, Teala Loring, and Elaine Lange in Wife Wanted (1946)
    Kay Francis in Wife Wanted (1946)
    Veda Ann Borg, Paul Cavanagh, Kay Francis, and Teala Loring in Wife Wanted (1946)

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    Kay Francis
    Kay Francis
    • Carole Raymond
    Paul Cavanagh
    Paul Cavanagh
    • Jeffrey Caldwell
    Robert Shayne
    Robert Shayne
    • Bill Tyler
    Veda Ann Borg
    Veda Ann Borg
    • Nola Reed
    Teala Loring
    Teala Loring
    • Mildred Kayes
    Edgar Hayes
    • Club Entertainer
    John Gallaudet
    John Gallaudet
    • Lee Kirby
    Jonathan Hale
    Jonathan Hale
    • Philip Conway
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    • Bartender
    Barton Yarborough
    Barton Yarborough
    • Walter Desmond
    Bob Alden
    • Messenger
    • (uncredited)
    Valerie Ardis
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Florence Auer
    Florence Auer
    • Mrs. Rutheridge
    • (uncredited)
    Sara Berner
    Sara Berner
    • Agnes
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Biby
    Edward Biby
    • Embassy Club Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Harry C. Bradley
    Harry C. Bradley
    • Friendship Club Victim
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Brooks
    • Desk Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    George M. Carleton
    George M. Carleton
    • Arthur Mayfield
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Phil Karlson
    • Writers
      • Caryl Coleman(screenplay)
      • Sidney Sutherland(screenplay)
      • Robert E. Callahan(novel "Wife Wanted")
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      Final film of Kay Francis. Also Mabel Todd last movie.

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    7/10
    Kay's last movie - but she is as stunning as ever!
    Not bad at all for a "Poverty Row" production. Have always wanted to see one of Kay Francis' "Monogram Trio". Fairly good story line involving a dating agency she invests in and which leads to all sorts of complications. Also, plenty of familiar faces in support - the faces you know but can't put a name to. Kay looks as ravishing as in her heyday and plays her part in a mostly beautifully subdued way. Unfortunately the print I have is not very good, but, considering she was 47 at the time, this may even compliment her. Not a single wrinkle to be seen!! Well worth watching if you're a Kay Francis fan. A real collector's item.
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    • Apr 13, 2005

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 1946 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Shadow of Blackmail
    • Production company
      • Monogram Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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