Overview

In this sequel to Dear Ruth, teenaged Miriam starts a political campaign to nominate Bill Seacroft, her brother-in-law, for state senator in opposition to the local political machine. Unknown to Miriam, said machine nominates her father, Judge Wilkins. As support grows for Bill, the presence of rival candidates under one roof poses problems, especially for Ruth, wife to Bill and daughter of the judge.

Cast

Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Billy De Wolfe, Mona Freeman, Edward Arnold, Arleen Whelan, Mary Philips, Harry von Zell

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What is "Dear Wife" about?

In this sequel to Dear Ruth, teenaged Miriam starts a political campaign to nominate Bill Seacroft, her brother-in-law, for state senator in opposition to the local political machine. Unknown to Miriam, said machine nominates her father, Judge Wilkins. As support grows for Bill, the presence of rival candidates under one roof poses problems, especially for Ruth, wife to Bill and daughter of the judge.

When was "Dear Wife" released?

Dear Wife was released in 1949.

Who stars in "Dear Wife"?

The cast includes Joan Caulfield, William Holden, Billy De Wolfe, Mona Freeman.