Dream Wife (1953)

In the bustling heart of American enterprise, Clemson Reade, a high-powered businessman, finds himself caught in the tugs of modernity and tradition. Engaged to the dynamic and career-driven Effie, a State Department official, Clemson finds his traditional expectations of marriage challenged. Effie, known affectionately as Effie to her peers, is a whirlwind of professional fervor, more consumed by her diplomatic responsibilities and securing the interests of oil-rich nations like Bukistan than planning their nuptial bliss. Their relationship reaches a turning point when Clemson crosses paths with the enchanting Princess Tarji of Bukistan during a business trip. Raised in an environment where women devote themselves to the needs of their husbands, Tarji embodies the ideal wife Clemson envisions. This revelation leads Clemson to sever his ties with Effie and, in an impulsive telegram proposal, ask for Tarji's hand in marriage. Tarji, through her father, the influential Khan of Bukistan, accepts, triggering a diplomatic quandary. The State Department, eager to ensure the impending marriage doesn't compromise the crucial oil agreement with Bukistan, assigns a diplomat to oversee the delicate situation. Unexpectedly, the person selected for this mission is none other than Effie. As this unusual love triangle unfolds, Effie, Clemson, and Tarji find themselves spending considerably more time together than before. Amidst the diplomatic tension and personal predicaments, all three undergo profound realizations about their individual desires. Their personal revelations, however, threaten to conflict with the diplomatic harmony that needs to be maintained. The tale is a delicate dance between the personal and the political, unraveling the complexities of love, duty, and the ever-evolving dynamics of relationships.

Dream Wife is a comedy movie featuring Cary Grant and directed by Sidney Sheldon.

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