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COMEDY . 1930 . 1h 12m

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The story concentrates of neglectful husband Jim Murdock (Edmund Lowe) and his frustrated wife Betty (Leila Hyams). For lack of anything else to do, Betty takes up golf, soon achieving professional status. Meanwhile, Jim's doctor advises him to start playing golf as an outlet for his frustrations. Sure enough, Jim and Betty are reteamed on the links, and all is well -- for everyone except Betty's erstwhile beau Tommy Milligan (Tom Clifford)

Starring Edmund Lowe, Leila Hyams, Tommy Clifford

1h 12m

Runtime

1930

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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The story concentrates of neglectful husband Jim Murdock (Edmund Lowe) and his frustrated wife Betty (Leila Hyams). For lack of anything else to do, Betty takes up golf, soon achieving professional status. Meanwhile, Jim's doctor advises him to start playing golf as an outlet for his frustrations. Sure enough, Jim and Betty are reteamed on the links, and all is well -- for everyone except Betty's erstwhile beau Tommy Milligan (Tom Clifford)

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Cast

Edmund Lowe stars as Jim B. Murdock in Part Time Wife.

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Year context

Part Time Wife was released 96 years ago in 1930.

Overview

The story concentrates of neglectful husband Jim Murdock (Edmund Lowe) and his frustrated wife Betty (Leila Hyams). For lack of anything else to do, Betty ta...

Part Time Wife is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 12m.

CAST (12)

Edmund Lowe

Leila Hyams

Mrs. Murdock (Betty Rogers)

Tommy Clifford

Tommy Clifford

Tommy Milligan

Walter McGrail

Louis Payne

Deveney - the Butler

Sam Lufkin

Bodil Rosing

Martha - the Cook

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George Corcoran

Charles - the Chauffeur

Bill Elliott

Bill Elliott

Golfer (uncredited)

Arthur Housman

Golf Spectator (uncredited)

George Irving

Garland - Oil Company President (uncredited)

Wilbur Mack

Golf Judge (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release

November 30, 1930

Status

Released

Runtime

72 min (1h 12m)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Part Time Wife about?

The story concentrates of neglectful husband Jim Murdock (Edmund Lowe) and his frustrated wife Betty (Leila Hyams). For lack of anything else to do, Betty takes up golf, soon achieving professional status. Meanwhile, Jim's doctor advises him to start playing golf as an outlet for his frustrations. Sure enough, Jim and Betty are reteamed on the links, and all is well -- for everyone except Betty's erstwhile beau Tommy Milligan (Tom Clifford)

How long is Part Time Wife?

Part Time Wife has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).

Who stars in Part Time Wife?

The cast of Part Time Wife includes Edmund Lowe, Leila Hyams, Tommy Clifford, Walter McGrail, Louis Payne.

GENRES (1)

Comedy