Allotment Wives (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1945, Allotment Wives is a drama and crime film directed by William Nigh, running about 80 minutes. “They're Pretty To Look At . . . But POISON To Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unscrupulous women marry servicemen for their pay.
Who’s in it. Allotment Wives stars Kay Francis as Sheila Seymour, Paul Kelly as Major Pete Martin, Otto Kruger as Whitey Colton and Gertrude Michael as Gladys Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Allotment Wives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Allotment Wives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Allotment Wives tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Allotment Wives (1945)?
- In US, Allotment Wives is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Allotment Wives worth watching?
- Allotment Wives holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Allotment Wives?
- Allotment Wives stars Kay Francis, Paul Kelly, Otto Kruger, Gertrude Michael and Teala Loring.
- When was Allotment Wives released?
- Allotment Wives was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.