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Kept Husbands

193176 minUnited States
Drama
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Original language
English
This copy runs
75:25
Subtitles
English

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Synopsis

A factory supervisor's rescue of two workers brings him to the attention of the owner's wealthy family. Refusing a cash reward makes him more intriguing to the magnate's daughter. Attraction across the class divide raises questions about independence, work and the terms of belonging.

Cast

DirectorsLloyd Bacon

Historical context

The pre-Code drama reverses a familiar dependence by examining a man drawn into a wealthy household. Its industrial opening keeps paid work visible within a romance shaped by unequal resources.

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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.

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