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Release Year1961
Runtime1h 21m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes10
DirectorEric Sayers, Larry Buchanan
WritersGrace Nolan
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.3 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsCommon Law Wife
About Common Law Wife
Shug, a rich old man, throws out his longtime live-in mistress and moves in his young, sexy niece, who's just returned home after making a living as a stripper in New Orleans. The mistress doesn't intend to go without a fight, however, and while Shug tries to make peace between the two women, he doesn't realize that his niece has her own plans for him.
Directed by Eric Sayers, Larry Buchanan, Common Law Wife leans on a strong ensemble — Annabelle Weenick, George Edgley, Max W. Anderson — 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 drama titles of 1961.
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