A Wife's Life

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Comedy

In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short, average housewife Mrs. George T. Hardnose's day is recalled.

Released: Sep 1, 1950

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Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Dorothy Short

Mrs. George T. Hardnose

Dave O'Brien

George T. Hardnose (uncredited)

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