Two Films Offer a Letter of Appreciation to Spouses

‘A Letter to Three Wives’ and ‘Three Husbands’ ponder the value of one’s marriage partner.
Two Films Offer a Letter of Appreciation to Spouses
(L–R) Lora Mae Hollingsway (Linda Darnell), Rita Phipps (Ann Sothern), and Deborah Bishop (Jeanne Crain), in “A Letter to Three Wives.” Getty Images/20th Century Fox
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It’s an unfortunate trait of human nature that people take what they have for granted, especially the virtues and worth of family members.

Two classic films demonstrate the importance of appreciating one’s spouse, lest someone else come along who might value him or her more. “A Letter to Three Wives” (1949) and “Three Husbands” (1950) are two romantic comedies from the post-World War II era that focus on remarkably similar topics.

Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 24-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. She's written for The Epoch Times since 2019 and became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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