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An Ideal Husband

19471h 36mAlexander Korda
IMDb 6.5

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""An Ideal Husband has to look to his future...a woman has to look to her past!""

A prominent politician is preparing to expose a financial scandal. But then a woman who has invested heavily in the shady venture threatens to uncover a damaging secret in the politician's past if he exposes the speculation as a fraud. His problem is compounded by his wife's intolerance of the slightest character flaws.

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Frequently asked questions

What is An Ideal Husband (1947) about?

A prominent politician is preparing to expose a financial scandal. But then a woman who has invested heavily in the shady venture threatens to uncover a damaging secret in the politician's past if he exposes the speculation as a fraud. His problem is compounded by his wife's intolerance of the slightest character flaws.

Who stars in An Ideal Husband?

An Ideal Husband stars Paulette Goddard (Laura Cheveley), Michael Wilding (Arthur Goring), Diana Wynyard (Gertrude Chiltern), Hugh Williams (Robert Chiltern), C. Aubrey Smith (Earl of Caversham). The film was directed by Alexander Korda.

How long is An Ideal Husband?

An Ideal Husband has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1947.

Is An Ideal Husband worth watching?

An Ideal Husband holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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