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An Ideal Husband

1947 · 96 min · Director: Alexander Korda

An Ideal Husband (1947) is a comedy, directed by Alexander Korda. It stars Paulette Goddard and Michael Wilding. The 96-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What An Ideal Husband Is About

A prominent politician is preparing to expose a financial fraud. But a woman who has put a great deal of money into that venture threatens to reveal a secret from his past: if he calls the scheme a swindle, he goes down with it. What makes it harder is his wife, who will not accept the smallest flaw in him; in her eyes he has to be faultless. The film was adapted from the play by Oscar Wilde, and the matter turns from a political question into a moral reckoning. Paulette Goddard and Michael Wilding appear in Alexander Korda’s ninety six minute film, completed in 1947.

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What is An Ideal Husband about?

A prominent politician is preparing to expose a financial fraud. But a woman who has put a great deal of money into that venture threatens to reveal a secret from his past: if he calls the scheme a swindle, he goes down with it.

Where can I watch An Ideal Husband?

An Ideal Husband is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is An Ideal Husband?

An Ideal Husband runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).

When did An Ideal Husband come out?

An Ideal Husband was released in 1947.

Who directed An Ideal Husband?

An Ideal Husband was directed by Alexander Korda.

Who stars in An Ideal Husband?

An Ideal Husband stars Paulette Goddard, Michael Wilding, Diana Wynyard, Hugh Williams.

What is An Ideal Husband's rating?

An Ideal Husband holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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