The Toy Wife

The Toy Wife is a 1938 drama film directed by Richard Thorpe. The period film was produced by Merian C. Cooper, written by Zo Akins and had Luise Rainer and Melvyn Douglas in the leading roles.

After returning home, FrouFrou and her older sister Louise befriend Georges Sartoris, a family friend who received a knife wound after prosecuting a white man for killing a black slave. Louise is in love with him, but encourages her sister to marry him after finding out Georges is more interested in FrouFrou. As suggested, FrouFrou and Georges marry. Five years later, their fouryearold son celebrates his birthday. Georges is worried his wife is after all those years still youthful and flirtatious.Fearing she would be unable to give up her life style to become attached to the household, Georges asks Louise to teach her sister how to be a wife. Things dont work out as planned and eventually it is Louise who is doing all the chores. Meanwhile, FrouFrou becomes reacquainted with Andre while rehearsing a new play she will star in. At home, she realises her sister is taking over her life, winning over the heart of both Georges and her son. Outraged, she confronts Louise and soon elopes with Andre. ........

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