My American Wife (1936)
A Count with American ideas...tries to trade his monocle for a lariat!
Ann Sothern essays the title role in My American Wife. The story opens in Smelter City, Arizona, where the richest man in town is grizzled old Indian fighter Lafe Cantillon (Fred Stone). Lafe's social-climbing sister-in-law (Billie Burke) insists that her daughter Mary wed a titled European, Count Ferdinand (Francis Lederer). Much to Lafe's delight, Mary isn't assimilated into Continental high society; instead, she instructs Count Ferdinand in the virtues of good, old-fashioned American democracy. And, of, course, the Count and Lafe become great chums when the "furriner" proves that he can ride a bucking bronco with the best of 'em.
Director: Harold Young
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: August 6, 1936
Cast
- Francis Lederer - Count Ferdinand von und zu Reidenach
- Ann Sothern - Mary Cantillon
- Fred Stone - Lafe Cantillon
- Billie Burke - Mrs. Robert Cantillon
- Ernest Cossart - Adolphe
- Grant Mitchell - Robert Cantillon
- Hal K. Dawson - Stephen Cantillon
- Helene Millard - Mrs. Vincent Cantillon
- Adrian Morris - Vincent Cantillon
- Dora Clement - Agnes, Mrs. Stephen Cantillon
Screenplay
- Virginia Van Upp (Screenplay)
- Elmer Davis (Story)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
count
More Films by Director: Harold Young
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My American Wife about?
- Ann Sothern essays the title role in My American Wife. The story opens in Smelter City, Arizona, where the richest man in town is grizzled old Indian fighter Lafe Cantillon (Fred Stone). Lafe's social-climbing sister-in-law (Billie Burke) insists that her daughter Mary wed a titled European, Count Ferdinand (Francis Lederer). Much to Lafe's delight, Mary isn't assimilated into Continental high society; instead, she instructs Count Ferdinand in the virtues of good, old-fashioned American democracy. And, of, course, the Count and Lafe become great chums when the "furriner" proves that he can ride a bucking bronco with the best of 'em.
- Who directed My American Wife?
- My American Wife was directed by Harold Young.
- Who stars in My American Wife?
- My American Wife stars Francis Lederer, Ann Sothern, Fred Stone, Billie Burke, Ernest Cossart, Grant Mitchell.
- How long is My American Wife?
- My American Wife has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is My American Wife?
- My American Wife is a Comedy film.
- Where was My American Wife produced?
- My American Wife was produced in United States of America.