"Day-Time Wife" (1939) is a romantic comedy film directed by Gregory Ratoff, starring Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell. The movie explores themes of marriage, infidelity, and the complexities of modern relationships, all set within a comedic context.
Plot:
The story revolves around a wealthy businessman, Michael Martin (played by Tyrone Power), who is married to his wife, Terry Martin (played by Mary Astor). Michael, despite his success, is emotionally distant and seems to take his wife for granted. His life is complicated when he begins an affair with his secretary, Terry’s younger namesake, Terry (played by Linda Darnell ), who also works for his company.
However, things take a comedic turn when Michael's wife, Terry gets involved in a "scandal" of her own. In an attempt to rekindle his interest in her, she becomes involved in a scheme to make Michael jealous. Meanwhile, misunderstandings and confusion lead to a series of comic situations involving mistaken identities, professional secrets, and romantic entanglements.
The film explores how both spouses deal with their emotions and the misunderstanding of their romantic intentions. The ending sees the couple trying to reconcile, but the process of doing so is filled with wit, charm, and lighthearted humor.
Main Characters:
Michael Martin (Tyrone Power) – A successful businessman caught between his wife and a seductive secretary, unsure of what he truly wants.
Terry Martin (Mary Astor) – Michael’s wife, who is caught between maintaining her marriage and her own evolving sense of self-worth and independence.
Terry (Linda Darnell ) – Michael’s younger secretary, who gets romantically entangled with him, becoming a catalyst for the complications in the plot.
Joe Martin (Jack Carson) – A comedic secondary character who provides the humor and serves as an observer to the romantic confusion.
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"Day-Time Wife" presents an entertaining story that brings together love, misunderstandings, and witty dialogue, all while offering a snapshot of 1930s Hollywood-style romantic comedy.