William A. Seiter
Director
Hired Wife (1940)
Ad man Stephen Dexter asks his secretary Kendall to marry him as a loophole in order to protect his finances during an important business deal. Once the deal is completed, he asks Kendall for a divorce and is dismayed when she refuses.
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Production Companies: Universal Pictures
Country: United States
Languages:
English
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Runtime: 95 min.
Released: Sept. 13, 1940
Status: Released
Certification: NR