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When the Wife's Away (1926): The Comedy Cult Classic You Need to See | Dbcult

When the Wife's Away

When the Wife's Away

1926Frank R. StrayerIMDb: /10

Synopsis

Mistaken identity and female impersonation take place when indigents Billy Winthrop (George K. Arthur) and Ethel Winthrop (Dorothy Reviere) rent a fashionable apartment for a few days in order to impress rich uncle Hiram (Tom Ricketts.

Director

Frank R. Strayer

Frank R. Strayer

Cast

Dorothy Revier

Dorothy Revier

Ned Sparks

Ned Sparks

Harry Depp

Harry Depp

Ina Rorke

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When the Wife's Away Review: A Comedy of Errors with Unexpected Twists

Short answer: Yes, but...When the Wife's Away is a film that's worth watching if you're a fan of the 1930s screwball comedy, but it's not for those craving modern humor or plot twi...

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Filmography

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The Fate of a Flirt

1925 · IMDb —

Moran of the Marines

Moran of the Marines

1928 · IMDb 4.8

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When the Wife's Away

1926

When the Wife's Away

Frank R. Strayer

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50%Popularity50%

#113Archive Rank#474

An Amateur Devil

1920

An Amateur Devil

Maurice Campbell

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When the Wife's Away FAQ

The movie When the Wife's Away was directed by Frank R. Strayer.

When the Wife's Away was released in the year 1926.

When the Wife's Away is a movie from United States.

When the Wife's Away is categorised as Comedy in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

When the Wife's Away features Dorothy Revier, Ned Sparks, Harry Depp, Ina Rorke.

The screenplay for When the Wife's Away was written by Douglas Bronston.

If you enjoy When the Wife's Away, you might also like An Amateur Devil (1920), Striking Models (1920), Mary's Ankle (1920), Don't Weaken! (1920).

Yes, When the Wife's Away (1926) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Comedy qualities.

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