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Dear Wife
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Dear Wife

1949-11-15 · 88 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy

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.

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Directors
Richard Haydn
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joan CaulfieldJoan CaulfieldRuth Seacroft
William HoldenWilliam HoldenBill Seacroft
Billy De WolfeBilly De WolfeAlbert Krummer
Mona FreemanMona FreemanMiriam Wilkins
Edward ArnoldEdward ArnoldJudge Wilkins
Arleen WhelanArleen WhelanTommy Murphy
Mary PhilipsMary PhilipsMrs. Wilkins
Harry von ZellHarry von ZellJeff Cooper
Raymond RoeRaymond RoeZiggy
Elisabeth FraserElisabeth FraserKate Collins
William MurphyDan Collins
Mary FieldMrs. Bixby
Irving BaconIrving BaconMike Man
Gordon JonesGordon JonesTaxi Cab Driver
Marietta CantyMarietta CantyDora
Lovyss Bradley

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