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Race horse owner pays so much attention to business he winds up divorced from his wife. His alimony payments are so steep he plots with his lawyer to get her married off.
A wealthy socialite's ex-wife, the mayor of a small town, appears at his doorstep after years of absence. She claims to have had a change of heart and wants to remarry him. However, his current fiancée is also present, leading to a comedic entanglement of past and present affections.
He Married His Wife was met with a generally positive reception, praised for its lighthearted comedic tone and the performances of its cast, particularly Charles Ruggles. While not considered a groundbreaking film, it offered pleasant escapism and was seen as a charming romantic comedy suitable for its time.
Appreciated for its witty dialogue and screwball comedy elements.
Praised for the chemistry and performances of the lead actors.
Considered an enjoyable and lighthearted romantic diversion.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this film from 1940 is not readily available in a summarized format.
The film was based on the play 'The Wife of a Man' by George S. Brooks and Walter B. Lister.
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This might have played out better had there not been a glaring inevitability to the denouement right from the start! Racehorse owner "Randall" (Joel McCrea) and ex-wife "Valerie" (Nancy Kelly) are having a dance when the cops show up and ar...