Characters & Themes
His Brother’s Wife (1936) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1936 · 88 mins · English
- Loading streaming availability…
- Directed by
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Starring
- George Davis, Barbara Stanwyck, Joseph Calleia, Robert Taylor, Jean Hersholt, Jed Prouty
Epidemiologist Cliff Claybourne falls for Rita Wilson in a gambling house. Though they intend to marry, Cliff’s brother doubts Rita and forces Cliff to honor an agreement to conduct research in Africa as payment for a gambling debt. The three clash, but Cliff and Rita’s love endures.
On this page (3)
Characters, themes & setting
His Brother’s Wife (1936) Characters & Themes Coming Soon
The character, theme and setting guide of His Brother’s Wife (1936) is not written yet. Request it to move it up the list, or read the full plot summary in the meantime.
If you liked this
Movies Like His Brother’s Wife
Similar movies to His Brother’s Wife: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Every angle
His Brother’s Wife (1936) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about His Brother’s Wife in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
- His Brother’s Wife Plot Summary What happens, from the first scene to the last, every twist included.
- His Brother’s Wife Timeline Every key event in chronological order, ideal for flashbacks and time jumps.
- His Brother’s Wife on What's After the Movie Cast and crew, box office, post-credit scenes and more.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app