Common Law Wife_
"You don't have to say"
Shug, a rich old man, throws out his longtime live-in mistress and moves in his young, sexy niece, who's just returned home after making a living as a stripper in New Orleans. The mistress doesn't intend to go without a fight, however, and while Shug tries to make peace between the two women, he doesn't realize that his niece has her own plans for him.
Starring
Annabelle Weenick, George Edgley, Max W. Anderson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Common Law Wife was released 65 years ago in 1961.
Overview
Shug, a rich old man, throws out his longtime live-in mistress and moves in his young, sexy niece, who's just returned home after making a living as a stripp...
Common Law Wife is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 21m.
CAST (8)
Annabelle Weenick
Linda
George Edgley
Shugfoot Rainey
MW
Max W. Anderson
Sheriff
Lacey Kelly
Baby Doll
BM
Bert Masters
LH
Libby Hall
Brenda
NS
Norman Smith
Dale Berry
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
81 min (1h 21m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
3.8/10 (9 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Common Law Wife about?
Shug, a rich old man, throws out his longtime live-in mistress and moves in his young, sexy niece, who's just returned home after making a living as a stripper in New Orleans. The mistress doesn't intend to go without a fight, however, and while Shug tries to make peace between the two women, he doesn't realize that his niece has her own plans for him.
How long is Common Law Wife?
Common Law Wife has a runtime of 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Who stars in Common Law Wife?
The cast of Common Law Wife includes Annabelle Weenick, George Edgley, Max W. Anderson, Lacey Kelly, Bert Masters.
What is the rating of Common Law Wife?
Common Law Wife has a rating of 3.8 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama