Always Tell Your Wife

About This Movie

Always Tell Your Wife is an intriguing piece of early British comedy that dives into the absurdity of romantic entanglements. It’s a short film, but the pacing does a great job of keeping the audience engaged as the plot thickens with each twist. The atmosphere is lighthearted yet farcical, showcasing those classic misunderstandings that lead to a whirlwind of comedic chaos. What’s interesting is how Hitchcock and Hicks stepped in to finish it when Croise fell ill; you can see their influence in the tighter editing and comedic timing. The performances are lively, capturing that era's style of humor. Plus, it’s always fascinating to see different interpretations of the same story across decades.

Short film running timeRemake of 1914 versionHitchcock's involvement in production