A Word to the Wives... (1955)

★★★★★ · that's the guy from a christmas story · typoman · 2005-03-03

The goofy, easily frustrated husband is the same guy from the movie A Christmas Story: Darren McGavin (I think) if nothing else this is fun to watch and realize it is him and virtually the same character. Anyways, this is really one that shows the stereotypical stupid-around-the-kitchen man.

★★★★★ · Missing Janet Riley · proacting · 2009-11-10

Janet Riley is one of the most talented actresses to ever work on Broadway. She opted for a family life after magnificent performances on The Moon is Blue and The Tender Trap. It is a delight to have this visual memory of her elegance and beauty, although the clip certainly does not show the range her histrionic talent.

★★★★★ · Hysterical · Tru Leigh · 2011-12-08

Now I know how Darren McGavin got the role in "A Christmas Story".

★★★★★ · Oh George! · PreliViewerKid86 · 2004-10-20

Was it just me, or did George seem downright homicidal after his wife left. I was especially frightened when junior decided to hand the hammer over to his father. This film was real keen though. So keen that it almost seems indecent. --Taylor

★★★★★ · Egads... · Wakashimazu · 2007-07-18

Talk about 1950s stereotypes! So Jane wants to have a modern kitchen just like her friend does, in order to have more time to go shopping (Gods forbid they use the extra time to, say, take some college courses? Get a career?). You also have the stereotypical bumbling husband (played by Darren McGavin of 'A Christmas Story') who is clueless in the kitchen (like making rice is that complicated?) It does have good historical value, as why I gave it 5 stars...

★★★★ · Anoter fine example of the 1950s mentality · Insanity Poop · 2006-05-15

Opening Credits: A Woman's Home Companion presents A Word to the Wives Starring Marsha Hunt, Darren McGavin, Janet Riley, and Scott McKay. Produced by Telamerica, Inc. Producer: Edmund M. Tate Director: Norman Lloyd Writer: Jerome Brondfield Camera: William Steiner The movie opens with an exterior shot of a 1950s home, with the following narration: "It wasn't really a plot against George Peters, but I'll admit, it might have looked that way the morning his wife Jane stopped by for coffee. We just been in our house two weeks and I was still ecstatic over everything. Especially my dream…