Nice effects though.

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

An anytime bore if ever there was one, this is a Clayton's sex comedy – namely the sex comedy you have when you're not having a sex comedy. In fact, the word "sex" is never so much as breathed, let alone mentioned. Indeed, we are given to understand that although the thoughts of both protagonists (played respectively by Ty Power and Linda Darnell) may have strayed towards marital indiscretions, no such indiscretions have actually taken place. Mind you, the movie does provide a good reason for straying. The wife won't even allow her husband to sleep with her. Oddly, this fact is not pointed out in the dialogue at all, although it is visually presented to our amazed eyes at least a dozen times. (I was going to say at least fifty times, but maybe that's a slight exaggeration). In all, Day- Time Wife (a true title if ever there was one) is a forced, witless excuse for a comedy. Although it is beautifully photographed by Miss Darnell's husband, Pev Marley, and gloriously mounted (Royer costumes, Wright sets), the mindless chatter and hokey plot wears out long before the movie is even half over. What makes it watchable, however, is sixteen-year-old Linda Darnell. Never has such a beauty been so eloquently captured by a movie camera, either before or since, at such a young age. (This one was available on a Fox DVD at a special low price for insomniacs, but I understand it has now sold out.)

Linda Darnell is at home alone waiting on hubby Tyrone Power to come home. But why, in the roofing business, does he keep such hours away from her? She planned a surprise anniversary party that he couldn't come home to, so they went to him at the office and HE WASN"T THERE! She convinces herself, along with help from good friend Binnie Barnes, that he's out with his secretary, not having an affair, just having a gay old time. After all, secretaries get some of the husband's attention lavished on them. Binnie should know, she says, with her three divorces. To see the advantage of being a secretary, Linda proceeds to get a job at an architect's office, played wonderfully by Warren William. But, it's kept a secret from Ty, of course. Unfortunately, not only does he know Tyrone, but he does business with him, causing Linda to dash out of the office, whenever Ty shows up. One thing leads to another and the last 30 minutes are a total hoot. I didn't expect such an hilarious escapade from Ty and company, but it sure is a crowd pleaser. You feel so upbeat and good after watching this.(And, Tyrone, already a great looking man, looks so cute acting so sheepish, when shown up.) This unknown film can be found on a Tyrone Power DVD collection and should be seen more than it is. Despite Warren William being at the peak of his form, he does seem to be older than his costars. Not that he looks bad, but their glowing youth and good looks make him appear to be somewhat out of place. Nonetheless at 74 minutes, this should be enjoyed by all who love screwball comedies. Discover "Day Time Wife" today!

This comedy is a watchable time-passer and nothing more. It's really amazing, as Tyrone Power was a hugely popular actor at the time and 1939 is known to cinema historians as probably the best year for Hollywood films ever. Well, to every rule, there must be exceptions. Now I am not saying this is a bad film, but it certainly isn't particularly good thanks to a rather poor script. Also, while I think one of the reviewers was a tad too harsh on Power, I do agree that Cary Grant could have probably made this film work a bit better--Tyrone just isn't a great actor in this style of film.DAY-TIME WIFE begins with Linda Darnell and Power as husband and wife. By the way their apartment looks, Power's job must make him a ton of money and you'd think they would be wildly happy (I know I would have if I was married to Darnell!). However, Power is not a particularly good husband and appears to be cheating on her. Now here's where it gets weird. Darnell is positive that he's lying about working late nights and there is every reason to assume that he's cheating. So what does she do? She gets a job as a secretary and investigates what lecherous bosses want from their comely employees. In other words, after getting a job with a real heel (Warren William in a role rather typical for him), she'll learn the tricks secretaries know to attract men. Why secretaries are suddenly experts, why Darnell is so forgiving of Power and why she goes to so much trouble just doesn't make sense. She is a lousy role model for women, that's for sure!! Later in the film, it turns out that Darnell's boss and Power have a working relationship and this is bad because she doesn't want her husband to know that she's working. So, there are a few kooky times they almost meet in the work place and ultimately they do meet--when she goes out with William for a night on the town as well as some hanky-panky....and Power and his secretary come along for the fun.Overall, a silly and rather sleazy plot that makes little sense but somehow works due to the usual 20th Century-Fox polish and decent acting from Darnell and William. As for Power, this is a sad episode and was fortunately soon forgotten. He was just so much better in dramas or swashbucklers than in this sort of silly fluff. His next film, JOHNNY APOLLO, was a dandy film and thankfully he was soon back to form.

A light-as-air confection, with very dark overtones. The very young, fresh-faced Linda Darnell is stood up on their second anniversary by husband Tyrone Power. The always delightful Binnie Barnes, her poisonous often-divorced friend Blanche says he's fooling around. Darnell refuses to believe it.But believe it she must as evidence piles up. So, under the guide of shopping all day, she takes a job as a secretary. Her goal: finding out what about their secretaries appeals to men. (It must be noted that a husband willing to accept five-day-a-week, all-day shopping expeditions goes against many conventions.) Ushered in by goofy but knowing receptionist Joan David -- THE Joan Davis, that divine comedienne here in an early, rather small role -- she interviews for a job. Her boss is Warren William, at his slimiest. He comes on to her like nobody's business, his own wife notwithstanding.Darnell is determined to keep working rather than depend on Power's money and to pursue her plan: What makes these guys fall for these girls? William and Power are business associates and they all, secretaries and his wife included, end up at a nightclub. She is very firm with Power but in the end makes up with him.It's an early feminist movie. And in its own gentle way it's a subversive one, too. Unlike Catherine Deneuve in "Belle de jour," she does not become a call girl. But she scandalizes her chauvinistic, narrow-minded husband by becoming a working woman -- and a very smart one at that.