The Couple Takes a Wife(1972)
Complications ensue when an overworked couple decides to hire a "wife" — someone who can run the household for them with complete autonomy — but she's a little too attractive for comfort.
Movie: The Couple Takes a Wife
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Jeff Hamilton
Barbara Hamilton
Jennifer Allen
Barbara's Mother
Randy Perkins
Marion Randolph
David
Paula
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Complications ensue when an overworked couple decides to hire a "wife" — someone who can run the household for them with complete autonomy — but she's a little too attractive for comfort.
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1972-12-05
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