Lonely Wives (film)

Lonely Wives is a 1931 American comedy film directed by Russell Mack and produced by E.B. Derr for Path Exchange, and was distributed by RKO Pictures after the merger of the two studios it starred Edward Everett Horton, Esther Ralston, Laura La Plante, and Patsy Ruth Miller. The screenplay was written by Walter DeLeon, based upon a successful German Vaudeville act entitled Tanzanwaltz, penned by Pordes Milo, Walter Schtt, and Dr. Eric Urban. The German production had been translated for the American stage by DeLeon and Mark Swan and, under the same title as the film.

The issue is how can he go out on the town without alerting his motherinlaw. An issue which is seemingly resolved by the arrival at his home of a vaudeville impersonator Felix, the Great Zero also played by Edward Everett Horton. Felix is seeking permission to impersonate the famous lawyer onstage. At first reluctant, Richard, noticing the striking resemblance between himself and the actor, realizes he might have a way to deceive Mrs. Mantel. In order to obtain his approval, Felix must agree to impersonate him at his house that evening, while he goes out.While Richard goes out on the town, he discovers that Dianes husband is none other than Felix. Meanwhile, Madeline arrives home unannounced and early.Thinking that he is about to be exposed, Felix phones the nightclub where Richard has taken the two women for dinner and drinks. As he waits for the return phone call, much to his surprise, rather than exposing him as an imposter, Madeline begins to come on to him. He attempts to resist, trying to hold out until he can speak to Richard, but he succumbs to her charms just as the phone begins ringing. ........

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