Wife vs. Secretary (1936): Cast
Wife vs. Secretary is a 1936 comedy drama directed by Clarence Brown, starring Myrna Loy as Linda Stanhope, James Stewart and Clark Gable. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wife vs. Secretary About?
The premise of Wife vs. Secretary without spoilers.
Linda, married to publishing executive Van, becomes increasingly uneasy when she notices the close, flirtatious bond between him and his striking secretary Whitey. As jealousy and suspicion grow, the three find themselves caught in a tense love triangle that tests loyalty and trust.
Wife vs. Secretary Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fiance fiancee relationship
- boss secretary relationship
- suspicion of adultery
- heterosexual couple
- magazine
- secretary
- publisher
- marriage
- husband wife relationship
- new york city
- jealousy
- havana cuba
+38 more Show fewer
- meddling mother in law
- manipulative mother
- domineering mother
- possessive wife
- trophy wife
- romantic rivalry
- f rated
- reprisal
- retribution
- hotel reservation clerk
- poker player
- gossip
- song
- marriage engagement
- mustached man
- listening to music
- executive
- cigarette smoking
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- reading a newspaper
- man reading a newspaper
- screwball comedy
- elevator
- drawing
- portrait
- portrait drawing
- telephone call
- shaving
- man wears shorts
- man wears boxer shorts
- washing one's hands
- washing one's face
- playing cards
- card playing
- card game
- hospital
- hospital room
- doctor
Wife vs. Secretary Cast & Characters
Myrna Loy leads the cast as Linda Stanhope, with James Stewart as Dave and Clark Gable as Van 'V.S.' Stanhope. Directed by Clarence Brown; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clarence Brown
-
Myrna Loy as Linda Stanhope -
James Stewart as Dave -
Clark Gable as Van 'V.S.' Stanhope -
Hobart Cavanaugh as Joe Farnsworth
Also Starring in Wife vs. Secretary
· 19 more- Tom Dugan Finney
- John Qualen Mr. Jenkins (uncredited)
- Bess Flowers Party Guest (uncredited)
- May Robson Mimi Stanhope
- Larry Steers Poker Player with Pair of Jacks (uncredited)
- Jack Mulhall Howard - Party Guest (uncredited)
- Holmes Herbert Frawley (uncredited)
- Frank Puglia Havana Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Hooper Atchley Postal Clerk (uncredited)
- Leonard Carey Taggart (uncredited)
- George Barbier J.D. Underwood
- Jean Harlow Helen 'Whitey' Wilson
- Marjorie Gateson Eve Merritt
- Gilbert Emery Simpson
- Gloria Holden Joan Carstairs
- Aileen Pringle Mrs. Anne Barker (uncredited)
Show all 23 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Beatrice Roberts Party Guest (uncredited)
- Nina Quartero Cuban Telephone Operator (uncredited)
- Margaret Irving Edna Wilson (uncredited)
More from Clarence Brown
More films directed by Clarence Brown, best-rated first: The Yearling, National Velvet, Angels in the Outfield and Plymouth Adventure.
Wife vs. Secretary Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wife vs. Secretary.
Seen Wife vs. Secretary?
Movies Like Wife vs. Secretary
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Her Husband’s Secretary, Day-time Wife and The Office Wife.
Wife vs. Secretary FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wife vs. Secretary, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wife vs. Secretary?
Wife vs. Secretary runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Wife vs. Secretary released?
Wife vs. Secretary was released on February 28, 1936.
Who directed Wife vs. Secretary?
Wife vs. Secretary was directed by Clarence Brown.
More films by Clarence Brown Who is in the cast of Wife vs. Secretary?
Wife vs. Secretary stars Myrna Loy as Linda Stanhope, James Stewart as Dave and Clark Gable as Van 'V.S.' Stanhope, among 23 credited actors.
Does Wife vs. Secretary have a post-credit scene?
No. Wife vs. Secretary has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
