Lonely Wives(1931)
You'll be Surprised!
A highly respectable lawyer becomes a sexual animal after working hours; His live-in mother-in-law tries to keep him in line. When an actor-impersonator comes to see him, the two switch lives.
Movie: Lonely Wives
Top 8 Billed Cast
Richard 'Dickie' Smith / Felix, the Great Zero
Madeline Smith
Diane O'Dare
Kitty 'Minty' Minter
Andrews, the Butler
Mrs. Mantel
Taxi Driver
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A highly respectable lawyer becomes a sexual animal after working hours; His live-in mother-in-law tries to keep him in line. When an actor-impersonator comes to see him, the two switch lives.
Release Date
1931-02-15
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4.6
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2.3 startsTagline
You'll be Surprised!
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