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Cast
Edmund Lowe
as Jim B. Murdock
Leila Hyams
as Mrs. Murdock (Betty Rogers)
Tommy Clifford
as Tommy Milligan
Walter McGrail
as Johnny Spence
Louis Payne
as Deveney - the Butler
Sam Lufkin
as Caddie Master
Bodil Rosing
as Martha - the Cook
George Corcoran
as Charles - the Chauffeur
Bill Elliott
as Golfer (uncredited)
Arthur Housman
as Golf Spectator (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1930
Runtime1h 12m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorLeo McCarey
WritersRaymond L. Schrock, Leo McCarey, Howard J. Green
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPart Time Wife
About Part Time Wife
The story concentrates of neglectful husband Jim Murdock (Edmund Lowe) and his frustrated wife Betty (Leila Hyams). For lack of anything else to do, Betty takes up golf, soon achieving professional status. Meanwhile, Jim's doctor advises him to start playing golf as an outlet for his frustrations. Sure enough, Jim and Betty are reteamed on the links, and all is well -- for everyone except Betty's erstwhile beau Tommy Milligan (Tom Clifford)
Directed by Leo McCarey, Part Time Wife leans on a strong ensemble — Edmund Lowe, Leila Hyams, Tommy Clifford — 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 1930.
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