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Allotment Wives is a 1945 American film noir directed by William Nigh and starring Kay Francis. Its plot is about an army investigator who tries to shut down a scam that preys on soldiers, and unknowingly falls in love with the woman behind it.
Allotment Wives: Directed by William Nigh. With Kay Francis, Paul Kelly, Otto Kruger, Gertrude Michael. Story of women who marry GIs just so they can receive the soldiers' pay and their life insurance if they are killed in action.
- (571)
- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- William Nigh
- 1945-11-08
Allotment Wives is a 1945 American FILM NOlR directed by William Nigh and starring Kay Francis, Paul Kelly and Otto Kruger. Its plot is about an army investigator who tries to shut down a scam that preys on soldiers, and unknowingly falls in love with the woman behind it.
- 78 min
Allotment Wives (1945) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Throughout World War II and into peace time, the U.S. government operates the Office of Dependency Benefits, which handles the issuing of allotment checks and family allowances to women with husbands serving in the forces.
- William Nigh, Richard Harlan
- Kay Francis
Allotment Wives opens with a brief explanation about the War Department Office of Dependency Benefits (ODB), and their effort to aid the families of servicemen giving the ultimate sacrifice for their country by serving in World War II.
Allotment Wives (1945) 11/08/1945 (US) Drama , Crime 1h 20m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? They're Pretty To Look At . . . But POISON To Love! Overview. Unscrupulous women marry servicemen for their pay. Sidney Sutherland. Screenplay, Story. William Nigh. Director. Harvey Gates. Screenplay. Unscrupulous women marry servicemen for their pay.
