Al, whose wife has just departed, is admonished to be good. He immediately becomes involved with a traffic cop for speeding and puts forth the subterfuge that he is a doctor rushing to the bedside of a sick mother and baby.


Paging a Wife: A 1939 Comedy Caper Short answer: Yes, but the film's charms are somewhat undermined by its predictable plot and underdeveloped romantic subplot. If you're a fan of classic screwball comedies, this could be a fun watch, but be prepared for a story that's more about the laughs than the love. Is this film ...

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"Paging a Wife: A 1939 Comedy Caper Short answer: Yes, but the film's charms are somewhat undermined by its predictable plot and underdeveloped romantic subplot. If you're a fan of classic screwball comedies, this could be a fun watch, but be prepared for a story that's more about the laughs than the love. Is this film worth watching? Short answer: Yes, but the film's charms are somewhat undermined by its predictable plot and underdeveloped romantic subplot. If you're a fan of classic screwball c..."
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