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A Wife's Life

1950-09-01 · 8 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy

In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short, average housewife Mrs. George T. Hardnose's day is recalled.

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Directors
Dave O'Brien
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
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Released

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Pete SmithPete SmithNarrator (voice)
Dorothy ShortDorothy ShortMrs. George T. Hardnose
Dave O'BrienDave O'BrienGeorge T. Hardnose (uncredited)

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