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Swampy passions ignite when a rich old man swaps his mistress for his sultry stripper niece.

COMMON LAW WIFE

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1963 · 1h 21m · NR · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Shug, a rich old man, has been living with his mistress Linda for five years. He kicks her out and replaces her with his niece, Baby Doll, a former stripper in New Orleans.

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Proof that in Texas, family reunions can get downright indecent.

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Common Law Wife dives deep into bayou melodrama, swapping out mistresses and morality for a slice of hixploitation only 1963 Texas could serve. Annabelle Weenick simmers as Linda, while Lacey Kelly's Baby Doll brings big trouble from Bourbon Street to the sticks.

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Quick Answer
What is Common Law Wife about?

Common Law Wife is a 1963 American drama film directed by Eric Sayers and Larry Buchanan about a wealthy man who replaces his longtime mistress with his seductive niece, a former stripper, leading to a fierce rivalry.

Details & Specs
Directors
Eric Sayers, Larry Buchanan
Writer
Grace Nolan
Release
1963
Runtime
1h 21m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
Swamp Rose

Synopsis

Shug, a rich old man, throws out his longtime live-in mistress and moves in his young, sexy niece, who's just returned home after making a living as a stripper in New Orleans. The mistress doesn't intend to go without a fight, however, and while Shug tries to make peace between the two women, he doesn't realize that his niece has her own plans for him.

Why Cult

Hixploitation Drama

This is Southern-fried melodrama at its most lurid, blending rural settings with big city sins.

Stripper Returns Home

Baby Doll isn't just any niece—she's fresh from a stint as a New Orleans stripper, and she's got plans.

Fierce Female Rivalry

A displaced mistress and an ambitious niece go toe-to-toe for domination of Shug's world.

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Eric Sayers +1 more Writer: Grace Nolan
Annabelle Weenick Annabelle Weenick Linda George Edgley George Edgley Shugfoot Rainey MW Max W. Anderson Sheriff Lacey Kelly Lacey Kelly Baby Doll BM Bert Masters LH Libby Hall Brenda NS Norman Smith Dale Berry Dale Berry

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What is Common Law Wife about? +

Common Law Wife follows a wealthy man who replaces his longtime mistress with his seductive niece, a former New Orleans stripper, setting off a battle of wills.

When was Common Law Wife released? +

Common Law Wife was released in 1963.

Who directed Common Law Wife? +

Common Law Wife was directed by Eric Sayers and Larry Buchanan.

How long is Common Law Wife? +

Common Law Wife has a runtime of 81 minutes.

What genre is Common Law Wife? +

Common Law Wife is a drama film.

Where can I watch Common Law Wife? +

You can watch Common Law Wife on SassyFlix.

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