How to Murder Your Wife (1965)

Stanley Ford is the epitome of bachelorhood: rich, popular, and living in a luxury townhouse catered to by his loyal valet, Charles. Renowned as the creator of the nationally syndicated cartoon series, 'Bash Brannigan,' Stanley's life takes an unexpected twist after a wild night at a friend's stag party. Waking up to find himself married to a stunning Italian woman - the very beauty who emerged from a cake - who doesn't comprehend a word of English, Stanley's idyllic life is turned upside down. Despite his initial qualms, Stanley gradually acclimates to married life, even going as far as altering his iconic cartoon character from a gallant spy to a somewhat frazzled husband, reflecting his own domestic challenges. This change, however, doesn't sit well with Stanley, prompting him to devise a daring plot to regain his former glory in his daily comic strip: he decides to murder Bash's wife. In an unforeseen turn of events, his wife vanishes just as his comic strip unfolds the fictional murder. Stanley is left in a whirlwind of confusion and suspicion when the police charge him with murder. His cartoons, once a source of joy and prosperity, are now potential evidence in a crime he didn't commit. This captivating comedy intertwines life and art in a hilarious mix-up, making 'How to Murder Your Wife' an unforgettable journey into the peculiar trials of a comic strip artist's life.

How to Murder Your Wife is a comedy movie featuring Jack Lemmon.

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