Calling All Husbands
Calling All Husbands

Movie spotlight

Calling All Husbands

1940
Movie
63 min
English

A henpecked husband and his bossy wife are due for a surprise when the wife's former boyfriend unexpectedly turns up.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Director: Robert FloreyGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A wealthy socialite, Gloria, is married to the controlling and possessive Henry. She finds herself increasingly stifled by his overbearing nature and decides to take matters into her own hands. After an argument, she leaves him and embarks on a series of adventures, leading to unexpected consequences and a comedic pursuit.

Critical Reception

This film was not widely reviewed by contemporary critics, and its reception is largely undocumented in modern retrospectives. It is considered a minor entry in Gloria Swanson's filmography during her RKO period.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lightweight comedy with a predictable plot.

  • Gloria Swanson delivers a performance that is often campy but engaging.

  • The film struggles to find a consistent tone between its comedic and crime elements.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available due to its age and limited distribution.

Fun Fact

This film marked Gloria Swanson's return to major studio films after a hiatus, though it did not achieve the critical or commercial success of her earlier silent film epics.

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