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Father Takes a Wife
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Father Takes a Wife

1941-10-03 · 79 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Romance

A famous actress has to win over her ready-made family when she weds a shipping magnate.

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Directors
Jack Hively
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouFrederic 'Freddie' Osborne Senior
Gloria SwansonGloria SwansonLeslie Collier Osborne
John HowardJohn HowardFrederic Osborne Junior
Desi ArnazDesi ArnazCarlos Bardez
Helen BroderickHelen BroderickAunt Julie
Florence RiceFlorence RiceEnid Osborne
Neil HamiltonNeil HamiltonVincent Stewart
Grady SuttonGrady SuttonTailor Fitter
George MeaderGeorge MeaderHenderson (as George Meador)
Mary TreenMary TreenSecretary
Ruth DietrichMiss Patterson

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