---
title: "The Office Wife"
year: 1930
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-office-wife-1930"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 96161
imdb_id: "tt0021197"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 59
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Office Wife (1930) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-office-wife-1930

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Office Wife is a drama and romance film released in the United States on August 23, 1930, with a runtime of fifty-nine minutes. The story follows Larry, who is a publisher and wants Kate to write a book about the office wife. The narrative explores how an executive stenographers duties create a relationship approaching that of his wife. Little does Larry know that sometimes literature mirrors life. The film explores the theme of an eternal triangle involving a husband, secretary, and wife. Additional details regarding the plot, characters, or cast are not specified in the available sources.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lloyd Bacon
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dorothy Mackaill** as *Anne Murdock*
- **Lewis Stone** as *Larry Fellowes*
- **Natalie Moorhead** as *Mrs. Fellowes*
- **Hobart Bosworth** as *Mr. McGowan*
- **Joan Blondell** as *Katharine Murdock*
- **Blanche Friderici** as *Kate Halsey*
- **Brooks Benedict** as *Jamison*
- **Dale Fuller** as *Secretary Andrews*
- **Walter Merrill** as *Ted*
- **Ben Hall** as *Office Boy (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Office Wife online?
The Office Wife is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Office Wife worth watching?
The Office Wife holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 13 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Office Wife and when was it released?
The Office Wife is a feature film with a runtime of 59 minutes. It was released in 1930. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Office Wife?
The Office Wife was directed by Lloyd Bacon.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Office Wife — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/96161)

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