Review of My Favorite Wife (1940) by Michael H — 23 Dec 2014

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This review of My Favorite Wife (1940) was written by Michael H on 23 Dec 2014.

My Favorite Wife has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sunil J (740) on 16 Mar 2009

I love Irene Dunne and Cary Grant together and this is my favorite. Cary Grant is priceless as the confused husband and husband-to-be…

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By Jakki J (102) on 09 Dec 2010

Dunne and Grant were teamed many a time, but this film seems a bit broader, and filled with moments where you have to suspend your disbelief,…

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By Greg M (387) on 09 May 2009

I liked this one more than Bringing Up Baby. Costumes were great, story was cheesy but believable. The ending blew me away…

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By Peter A (501) on 20 Jul 2011

Funny premise carried out well by actors--particularly Cary Grant--that really have great comedic timing. Surprisingly good one liners in this one…

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By Private U (13,627) on 20 Jul 2008

Great chemistry between Cary Grant and Irene Dunn; the facial expressions Grant makes in this movie are hilarious…

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By Brian S (2,291) on 21 Aug 2010

Of course you know what's going to happen, and how everything will turn out--but it's still a fun ride along the way…

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By Ingrid G (64) on 01 Jan 2009

Very funny! I think Cary Grant and Irene Dunne have great chemistry together…

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By Cecilia C (159) on 15 Feb 2009

Very witty and fun film in which the caste, Irene Dunne especially, are very good…

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By Chrisanne S (256) on 23 Dec 2008

OK, so it's got Cary in it, so I'm wired to love it, but this does have some of his best mumbling-charm combined with a really great performance…

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By Blake P (935) on 13 Aug 2011

Cary Grant and Irene Dunne? Golden age perfection. Added bonus: Cary's roommate Randolph Scott…

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