My American Wife

A breezy, good-natured old-Hollywood romp of culture clashes, gentle snobbery and folksy charm that coasts by on easy laughs.

Directed by

Harold Young

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Francis Lederer, Ann Sothern, Fred Stone

Tagline

A Count with American ideas...tries to trade his monocle for a lariat!

Overview

Ann Sothern essays the title role in My American Wife. The story opens in Smelter City, Arizona, where the richest man in town is grizzled old Indian fighter Lafe Cantillon (Fred Stone). Lafe's social-climbing sister-in-law (Billie Burke) insists that her daughter Mary wed a titled European, Count Ferdinand (Francis Lederer). Much to Lafe's delight, Mary isn't assimilated into Continental high society; instead, she instructs Count Ferdinand in the virtues of good, old-fashioned American democracy. And, of, course, the Count and Lafe become great chums when the "furriner" proves that he can ride a bucking bronco with the best of 'em.

How it feels

Light, whimsical, warm and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Class, identity, love, family

Content

Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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