Question 1

Which real-life aircraft does Whitey take to Cuba in the film?

Accepted Answer

The amphibious airplane Whitey takes to Cuba is a Sikorsky S-42, ordered by Pan Am and introduced in 1934. Only 10 were built.

Question 2

What studio profit did Wife vs. Secretary generate according to MGM records?

Accepted Answer

The film brought in a profit of $876,000 ($19.2M in 2023 dollars) according to studio records.

Question 3

How many films did Clark Gable and Jean Harlow star in together?

Accepted Answer

Wife vs. Secretary is the fifth of six films pairing Clark Gable and Jean Harlow.

Question 4

Which screenwriter's name appears as a magazine article author in the film?

Accepted Answer

The name of screenwriter Alice Duer Miller is seen as the author of an article in a magazine, and Clark Gable remarks, 'Hey, Alice has written a very nice article here.'

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Wife vs. Secretary?

Accepted Answer

Linda, the wife of a publishing executive, suspects that her husband Van’s relationship with his attractive secretary Whitey is more than professional.

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