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Eden Philpotts' "provincial" comic novel and play The Farmer's Wife was first filmed in the silent era by Alfred Hitchcock. The 1940 talkie version was directed by Leslie Arliss, son of stage star George Arliss. The story remained the same: A middle-aged widower attempts to select a wife from his rural district's eligible females (Basil Sydney). Three unsuccessful dalliances later, the farmer settles for his housekeeper, whom the audience has been rooting for all along. The Farmer's Wife is a prime example of the sort of fare that struck a proper chord with British filmgoers, but whose appeal would be lost to any other nationality.
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How long is The Farmer's Wife?
The Farmer's Wife has a runtime of 1h 21m (1 hour and 21 minutes).
Who directed The Farmer's Wife?
The Farmer's Wife was directed by Leslie Arliss and released in 1941.
What genre is The Farmer's Wife?
The Farmer's Wife is a Drama film (1941).
Who stars in The Farmer's Wife?
The cast of The Farmer's Wife includes Basil Sydney, Wilfrid Lawson, Nora Swinburne, Patricia Roc, Michael Wilding.
What is the TMDB rating for The Farmer's Wife?
The Farmer's Wife has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 votes.
