Review of My Favorite Wife (1940) by Cecilia C — 15 Feb 2009

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

This review of My Favorite Wife (1940) was written by Cecilia C on 15 Feb 2009.

My Favorite Wife has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Richard S (2,067) 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 Jim B (632) on 03 Aug 2010

Cary Grant in a romantic comedy. Nothing more needs to be said…

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