My Favorite Wife(1940) Apr 2026

Chaos ensues as Nick tries to break the news to his new bride while staying at the same resort for his second honeymoon. But the real trouble starts when Nick discovers Ellen wasn't exactly alone on that deserted island—she was marooned with the handsome Stephen Burkett (played by ). 💡 Fun Facts for Cinephiles My Favorite Wife (1940): The Charm of Cary and Irene

Ellen Arden () has been missing and presumed dead for seven years after a shipwreck. Just as her husband Nick ( Cary Grant ) finally has her declared legally dead and remarries the high-strung Bianca ( Gail Patrick ), Ellen suddenly reappears!. My Favorite Wife(1940)

🎬 Movie Spotlight: My Favorite Wife (1940) If you love the "one-husband-too-many" trope, this RKO classic is the definitive gold standard. Reunited after their massive success in The Awful Truth (1937), and Irene Dunne prove once again why they were one of Old Hollywood’s most electric duos. 🚢 The Plot: A Seven-Year Itch Chaos ensues as Nick tries to break the