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'A Word to the Wives' is a 1955 sponsored comedy film directed by Norman Lloyd and starring Marsha Hunt and Darren McGavin.

The film, now in the public domain, was sponsored by the American Gas Association, the National Association of Home Builders, and 'Woman's Home Companion' magazine, and features products by Caloric, Whirlpool Corporation, Formica Corporation, Republic Steel Kitchens, and Ruud.

Plot



Housewife Jane Peters is envious of her friend Alice's new ranch house. At Alice's suggestion, she decides to trick her husband, George, into buying a new kitchen. Jane leaves her husband and son alone while she visits her mother in Cleveland.

George is completely incompetent when trying to cook for himself and his son in their aging kitchen. After Jane returns, the Peters visit Alice and her husband and find out more about the modern conveniences in their new home. George then decides that his entire home needs replacing, and he arranges to buy a new home, complete with his wife's dream kitchen.

Cast



*Marsha Hunt as Alice, Jane's friend

*Darren McGavin as George Peters

*Janet Riley as Jane Peters

*Scott McKay

See also



*List of American films of 1955

* List of films in the public domain in the United States


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