Hired Wife_
"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.
Director
William A. Seiter
Starring
Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Virginia Bruce
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.
CAST (20)
Rosalind Russell
Kendal Browning
Brian Aherne
Stephen Dexter
Virginia Bruce
Phyllis Walden
Robert Benchley
Roger Van Horn
John Carroll
Jose de Briganza
Hobart Cavanaugh
William
Richard Lane
McNab
William B. Davidson
Mumford (as William Davidson)
Brooks Benedict
Phyllis's Friend (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
Miss Collins (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Waiter (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Hudson (uncredited)
Janet Shaw
Lucy - the Bride (uncredited)
Pat West
Office Worker (uncredited)
RB
Ralph Brooks
Office Worker
Leonard Carey
Peterson - Butler
Jack Chefe
Nightclub Patron
Chester Clute
Martin Peabody - Justice of the Peace
Paul Everton
Board Member
Eddie Hall
Swan Club Patron
CREW
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (4 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
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