Hired Wife
Overview
Kent Johns learns that he must be married within a certain timeframe to collect a significant fortune left by his late grandfather. Kent originally plans to marry his girlfriend, "Dovie" Jansen, but she calls off their wedding to marry a European count instead. Needing a wife quickly, Kent proposes a business-like marriage to Vivian "Vi" Matthews (Greta Nissen), his next-door neighbor who has long harbored feelings for him. The contract stipulates that after one year, they will divorce, and Vi will receive a $100,000 settlement. Encouraged by her friend Pat, Vi accepts the offer. During their honeymoon in New York City, Vi undergoes a physical transformation—aided by her personal maid, Celeste—evolving from a plain "homely matron" into a sophisticated and beautiful woman. While Kent remains preoccupied with business and often neglects his new wife, his artist friend Philip Marlowe (James Kirkwood) becomes deeply attracted to the "new" Vi, creating a romantic rivalry.
About Hired Wife (1934)
Hired Wife (1934) is a drama movie produced by Pinnacle Productions in United States of America. It was directed by George Melford and written by Alma Sioux Scarberry. On screen you will see Greta Nissen, Weldon Heyburn, James Kirkwood, Molly O'Day and Jane Winton. With a runtime of 1h 0m, the film averages 8.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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