A lonely husband whose wife has been away hires a lookalike impersonator to fill his place and fool his mother-in-law while he plays around with a pretty coquette. Confusion prevails when his wife returns that evening.

Is it worth the watch? If you like those old movies where people are constantly running in and out of rooms, you’ll probably have a really good time with Lonely Wives. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon when you don't want to think too hard. But honestly? If you find 'misunderstanding' plots annoying, this movie will m...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is it worth the watch? If you like those old movies where people are constantly running in and out of rooms, you’ll probably have a really good time with Lonely Wives. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon when you don't want to think too hard. But honestly? If you find 'misunderstanding' plots annoying, this movie will make you want to scream at the screen. 📺 The whole thing is basically Edward Everett Horton talking to himself, which is a dream if you like his specific brand of nervous energy. ..."
A.H. Woods, Walter DeLeon
United States

1931 · IMDb 6.8

