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So Your Wife Wants to Work

1956-07-14 · 10 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy

Joe McDoakes' wife Alice wants to return to work to add income to the household. Joe would rather she stay at home to tend to domestic duties. When Alice threatens to return to her old job, a reluctant Joe agrees to her request to get her a job at his office. How will this work out?

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Directors
Richard L. Bare
Production companies
Richard L. Bare Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George O'HanlonGeorge O'HanlonJoe McDoakes
Phyllis CoatesPhyllis CoatesAlice McDoakes (uncredited)
Steve CarruthersSteve CarruthersCo-Worker (uncredited)
Lester DorrLester DorrHarry (uncredited)
Emory ParnellEmory ParnellMr. Batten (uncredited)
Norman StevensBar Patron (uncredited)

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