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1936·Drama·1h 28m
7.1
Linda, the wife of a publishing executive, suspects that her husband Van’s relationship with his attractive secretary Whitey is more than professional.
Directed by Clarence Brown
love triangle
wife
magazine
secretary
gossip
business trip
publisher
employee boss relationship
meddling mother inlaw

Cast

Clark Gable
Clark Gable
Van 'V.S.' Stanhope
Jean Harlow
Jean Harlow
Helen 'Whitey' Wilson
Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy
Linda Stanhope
James Stewart
James Stewart
Dave
May Robson
May Robson
Mimi Stanhope
George Barbier
George Barbier
J.D. Underwood
Gloria Holden
Gloria Holden
Joan Carstairs
Hobart Cavanaugh
Hobart Cavanaugh
Joe Farnsworth
Tom Dugan
Tom Dugan
Finney
Gilbert Emery
Gilbert Emery
Simpson
Marjorie Gateson
Marjorie Gateson
Eve Merritt
Hooper Atchley
Hooper Atchley
Postal Clerk (uncredited)

Crew

Clarence Brown
Clarence Brown
Director
Norman Krasna
Norman Krasna
Screenplay
John Lee Mahin
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
Herbert Stothart
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Hunt Stromberg
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Clarence Brown
Clarence Brown
Producer
Cedric Gibbons
Cedric Gibbons
Art Direction
Adrian
Adrian
Costume Design
Edwin B. Willis
Edwin B. Willis
Assistant Art Director
Douglas Shearer
Douglas Shearer
Recording Supervision
Eugene Joseff
Eugene Joseff
Other

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Luz
Luz
Wife vs. Secretary
worth every minute to see the look Myrna and Jean gave to each other
worth every minute to see the look Myrna and Jean gave to each other
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Erik Olsson
Erik Olsson
Wife vs. Secretary
A weird situation where I wasn't necessarily invested in the plot from moment to moment, but I absolutely loved the central conflict. A lot of really effective and memorable moments in here elevated by a marvelous cast, particularly Myrna Loy and Jimmy Stewart's supporting role. Less of a romcom and more of a legitimate drama, there's a lot of weight here. May grow on me.
A weird situation where I wasn't necessarily invested in the plot from moment to moment, but I absolutely loved the central conflict. A lot of really effective and memorable moments in here elevated by a marvelous cast, particularly Myrna Loy and Jimmy Stewart's supporting role. Less of a romcom and more of a legitimate drama, there's a lot of weight here. May grow on me.
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kale
kale
Wife vs. Secretary
this is THE movie about trust!! even as you’re watching it you’re never totally sure if they will actually cross that line

would be better if they all just became a polycule
this is THE movie about trust!! even as you’re watching it you’re never totally sure if they will actually cross that line

would be better if they all just became a polycule
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Nicky
Nicky
Wife vs. Secretary
Gosh VS is such an amazing loving husband but he made me so mad. Although him and whitey never PHYSICALLY got together they definitely had chemistry that EVERYONE seemed to noticed but they didn’t wanna acknowledge it towards the end in the hotel room. 
Although whitey made me mad bc at the end of the day she knew he was married but i respect that she stood down after she realized the severity of the situation. 
It was a good watch but I do not condone micro cheating
Gosh VS is such an amazing loving husband but he made me so mad. Although him and whitey never PHYSICALLY got together they definitely had chemistry that EVERYONE seemed to noticed but they didn’t wanna acknowledge it towards the end in the hotel room. 
Although whitey made me mad bc at the end of the day she knew he was married but i respect that she stood down after she realized the severity of the situation. 
It was a good watch but I do not condone micro cheating
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lian
lian
Wife vs. Secretary
Oh Dave… I would’ve picked you over every guy I’ve ever met. I’d never leave you waiting for three days. I’d go skating with you even if I snapped both ankles. I’d answer your calls before they even ring. I’d be your wife, your secretary, your biggest fan, your emotional support human. I’d care for you, love you, cherish you, protect you, spoil you, hold your hand through life’s nonsense. I’d remind you every day how adored you are. I’d literally nurture your soul and kiss your forehead like it’s a full-time job. I’d organize your files and your feelings. I’d write love letters to myself pretending they’re from you just to feel extra grateful. I'm sorry clark, I know u sexy, but im comming home to my Jimmy 😻
Oh Dave… I would’ve picked you over every guy I’ve ever met. I’d never leave you waiting for three days. I’d go skating with you even if I snapped both ankles. I’d answer your calls before they even ring. I’d be your wife, your secretary, your biggest fan, your emotional support human. I’d care for you, love you, cherish you, protect you, spoil you, hold your hand through life’s nonsense. I’d remind you every day how adored you are. I’d literally nurture your soul and kiss your forehead like it’s a full-time job. I’d organize your files and your feelings. I’d write love letters to myself pretending they’re from you just to feel extra grateful. I'm sorry clark, I know u sexy, but im comming home to my Jimmy 😻
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