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COMEDY . 1940 . 1h 35m . English . 6.8/10

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"The SEX-PLOSION of the Season"

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.

Starring Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Virginia Bruce
6.8/10
Rating
1h 35m
Runtime
1940
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The SEX-PLOSION of the Season

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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Director
Hired Wife was directed by William A. Seiter.
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Cast
Rosalind Russell stars as Kendal Browning in Hired Wife.
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Year context
Hired Wife was released 86 years ago in 1940.
Hired Wife is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 35m.

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (4 votes)
Popularity
4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Hired Wife about?
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.
How long is Hired Wife?
Hired Wife has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who directed Hired Wife?
Hired Wife was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Hired Wife?
The cast of Hired Wife includes Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Virginia Bruce, Robert Benchley, John Carroll.
What is the rating of Hired Wife?
Hired Wife has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy

KEYWORDS (4)

marriage of convenience legal battle female executive business rivalry
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