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Young Wives’ Tale (1951) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1951 · 79 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Henry Cass
- Starring
- Nigel Patrick, Audrey Hepburn, Brian Oulton, Irene Handl, Joan Greenwood, Helen Cherry
Set against a post‑war housing shortage, a timid young woman moves into a cramped home already occupied by two married couples. Her presence triggers a series of humorous misunderstandings, especially when she falls for one of the husbands, leading to playful tension and romantic mishaps throughout the house.
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