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title: "Wives Under Suspicion"
year: 1938
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wives-under-suspicion-1938"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 130243
imdb_id: "tt0030981"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 69
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Wives Under Suspicion (1938) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wives-under-suspicion-1938

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Wives Under Suspicion
Year: 1938
Release Date (US): 06/03/1938
Genre: Crime and Drama
Runtime: 1h 9m
Synopsis: A prosecutor trying a case where a husband shot his adulterous wife begins to suspect that his own wife is having an affair, and starts to have his own thoughts about killing her.
Tagline/Quote: The looks that pass between man and wife... Hiding words they dare not say!
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Wives Under Suspicion is a 1938 film categorized as crime and drama. It was released in the United States on June 3, 1938. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 9 minutes. The story follows a prosecutor who is working on

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Whale
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Warren William** as *Jim Stowell*
- **Gail Patrick** as *Lucy Stowell*
- **Constance Moore** as *Elizabeth*
- **William Lundigan** as *Phil*
- **Ralph Morgan** as *Shaw MacAllen*
- **Cecil Cunningham** as *Sharpy*
- **Samuel S. Hinds** as *David Marrow*
- **Milburn Stone** as *Kirk*
- **Lillian Yarbo** as *Creola*
- **Jonathan Hale** as *Allison*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is Wives Under Suspicion worth watching?
Wives Under Suspicion holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Wives Under Suspicion and when was it released?
Wives Under Suspicion is a feature film with a runtime of 69 minutes. It was released in 1938. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Wives Under Suspicion?
Wives Under Suspicion was directed by James Whale.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Wives Under Suspicion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/130243)

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