My Favorite Wife is a 1940 film directed by Garson Kanin. The film's plot is a romantic comedy that follows the story of a man and his presumed-dead wife who unexpectedly returns after years of being missing, causing a series of comical and romantic situations. 

Plot

The story revolves around Nick Arden (played by Cary Grant), a man who has believed for years that his wife Ellen (played by Irene Dunne) died in a shipwreck during a cruise. Nick has mourned Ellen's loss for years and tried to move on with his life.

However, on the day of his second marriage to Bianca (played by Gail Patrick), Ellen suddenly reappears. It turns out that Ellen survived on a deserted island for seven years and has finally been rescued. Now, she returns home to find that Nick has moved on and is about to marry again.

The plot follows the complications and comical situations that arise when Ellen reenters Nick's life. There are mixed feelings, awkward situations, and romantic misunderstandings. Nick finds himself in a difficult predicament of having to choose between two wives, both wonderful in their own way.

The film provides moments of humor and romance as it explores the theme of second chances in love and married life.

Director: Garson Kanin

Writers: Bella Spewack, Sam Spewack, Leo McCarey

Producers: Leo McCarey, Leo Spewack

Music: Roy Webb

Main Cast:

• Irene Dunne as Ellen Wagstaff Arden
• Cary Grant as Nick Arden
• Randolph Scott as Stephen Burkett
• Gail Patrick as Bianca Bates
• Ann Shoemaker as Ma Arden
• Scotty Beckett as Tim Arden
• Mary Lou Harrington as Chinch Arden

Major Awards: The film received positive reviews from critics.

Box Office Gross: The film achieved good success at the box office.

Critical Reception: My Favorite Wife is a 1940 romantic comedy starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant in the leading roles. The plot follows Nick Arden, played by Cary Grant, who believes his wife Ellen, played by Irene Dunne, has died in a shipwreck. After seven years, Nick decides to remarry, but just at that moment, Ellen reappears, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings. The film was praised for its brilliant humor and the performances of its lead actors. The Dunne-Grant pairing was particularly appreciated for their on-screen chemistry. My Favorite Wife has become a classic of romantic comedies from that era.