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Wife, Husband and Friend

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Housewife Doris Borland (Loretta Young) makes her unlikely singing debut at a New York City opera house, as opera starlet Cecil Carver (Binnie Barnes) looks on. Unimpressed with Doris' performance, Cecil elicits some impromptu singing from Doris' contractor husband, Leonard (Warner Baxter). Though she might have ulterior motives, Cecil suggests that Leonard is the family's true singing talent, and the Borland household is rocked by the unforeseen role reversal.

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Sean Axmaker Turner Classic Movies Online Running a brisk 75 minutes, the lightweight comedy is a silly little distraction with charming moments. Mar 6, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member another triangle comedy from 20th century fox. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Housewife Doris Borland (Loretta Young) makes her unlikely singing debut at a New York City opera house, as opera starlet Cecil Carver (Binnie Barnes) looks on. Unimpressed with Doris' performance, Cecil elicits some impromptu singing from Doris' contractor husband, Leonard (Warner Baxter). Though she might have ulterior motives, Cecil suggests that Leonard is the family's true singing talent, and the Borland household is rocked by the unforeseen role reversal.
Director
Gregory Ratoff
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 20m