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Release Year1949
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes3
DirectorRichard Haydn
WritersArthur Sheekman, N. Richard Nash
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDear Wife
About Dear Wife
In this sequel to Dear Ruth, teenaged Miriam starts a political campaign to nominate Bill Seacroft, her brother-in-law, for state senator in opposition to the local political machine. Unknown to Miriam, said machine nominates her father, Judge Wilkins. As support grows for Bill, the presence of rival candidates under one roof poses problems, especially for Ruth, wife to Bill and daughter of the judge.
Directed by Richard Haydn, Dear Wife leans on a strong ensemble — Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Billy De Wolfe — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1949.
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