The Farmer's Wife (1928)

5.8Not Rated129 minDirector: Alfred Hitchcock

1928 film by Alfred Hitchcock

The Farmer's Wife is a 1928 British silent romantic comedy film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Jameson Thomas, Lillian Hall-Davis and Gordon Harker.

It is adapted from a 1916 play of the same name by British novelist, poet and playwright Eden Phillpotts, best known for a series of novels based on Dartmoor, in Devon. The Farmer's Wife is produced by British International Pictures at Elstree studios. The film's sets were designed by the art director Wilfred Arnold. The film was remade as a 1941 film The Farmer's Wife directed by Leslie Arliss.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Farmer's Wife about?
The Farmer's Wife (1928) — Farmer Sweetland is a lonely old widower. He is determined to marry again and he enlists the help of his housekeeper Minta to pick a wife from the local single women.
Is The Farmer's Wife based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Farmer's Wife scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.