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Wives Never Know

9.019361h 15mNRMovieComedy

The blissful marriage of Homer and Marcia Bigelow is disrupted when Marcia hosts a party for one J. Hugh Ramsay, author of the bestselling book, "Marriage—The Living Death".

DirectorElliott Nugent
WritersKeene Thompson·Frederick Hazlitt Brennan
ProducersHarlan Thompson·William LeBaron

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Cast · Directed by Elliott Nugent

CRCharles Ruggles
Charles Ruggles
Homer Bigelow
MBMary Boland
Mary Boland
Marcia Bigelow
AMAdolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjou
J. Hugh Ramsey
VOVivienne Osborne
Vivienne Osborne
Renée La Tour
CGClaude Gillingwater
Claude Gillingwater
Mr. Gossamer
FHFay Holden
Fay Holden
Mrs. Gossamer
LBLouise Beavers
Louise Beavers
Florabelle
NL
Norma Lee
Miss Turner
CBConstance Bergen
Constance Bergen
Miss Giddings
DRDon Rowan
Don Rowan
Foreman
AHArthur Housman
Arthur Housman
Snorter
IBIrving Bacon
Irving Bacon
Dr. Mumford

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Wives Never Know — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wives Never Know?

Wives Never Know isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Wives Never Know on Netflix?

No, Wives Never Know is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Wives Never Know on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Wives Never Know isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Wives Never Know for free?

Wives Never Know isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Wives Never Know?

Wives Never Know hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 6, 1936. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.