A Wife's Life

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A Wife's Life

1950

0h 8m

6.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Overview

In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short, average housewife Mrs. George T. Hardnose's day is recalled.

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3 members

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Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

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Dorothy Short

Mrs. George T. Hardnose

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Dave O'Brien

George T. Hardnose (uncredited)

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