scheming wife
18 movies and shows
Double Indemnity
Thu, 06 Jul 1944
A seductive housewife draws an insurance salesman into a plot of adultery and crime to collect on her husband's life insurance.
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Fri, 20 Mar 1981
The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
Crime of Passion
Fri, 28 Dec 1956
Kathy leaves the newspaper business to marry homicide detective Bill, but is frustrated by his lack of ambition and the banality of life in the suburbs. Her drive to advance Bill's career soon takes her down a dangerous path.
Ivy
Thu, 26 Jun 1947
When Ivy, an Edwardian belle, begins to like Miles, a wealthy gentleman, she is unsure of what to do with her husband, Jervis, or her lover, Dr. Roger. She then hatches a plan to get rid of them both.
The Washington Masquerade
Sat, 09 Jul 1932
An honest, talented and well respected attorney defeats a corrupt incumbent U.S. Senator. After a very good start he has to face the subtle temptations and innocent looking traps of Washington.
Twilight of Honor
Wed, 13 Nov 1963
A young lawyer defends a drifter accused of a murder that he has already confessed to. He asks his mentor, a retired, legendary lawyer for help.
Payment on Demand
Sat, 03 Feb 1951
David gives his wife, Joyce, an unexpected—and unpleasant—surprise when he suddenly demands a divorce. When she then learns that David has taken up with a younger woman, Joyce decides to make the most of this separation by taking a solo trip to the Caribbean. However, just before diving into a vacation fling, she runs into Emily, an old chum whose own divorce has left her embittered. Joyce then debates giving married life one last chance.
The Last Seduction
Thu, 26 May 1994
A devious femme fatale steals her husband’s drug money and hides out in a small town where she meets the perfect dupe for her next scheme.
Romance on the High Seas
Fri, 25 Jun 1948
Georgia Garrett is sent by jealous wife Elvira Kent on an ocean cruise to masquerade as herself while she secretly stays home to catch her husband cheating. Meanwhile equally suspicious husband Michael Kent has sent a private eye on the same cruise to catch his wife cheating. Love and confusion ensues along with plenty of musical numbers.
Obsession
Sat, 08 Apr 1944
Gino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband.
Crown v. Stevens
Mon, 03 Aug 1936
When an ex-dancer marries a man for his money she is surprised to find he is a real skinflint. She owes a lot of money to a loan-shark who is after her. However, her husband does carry a lot of life insurance.
Too Late for Tears
Sun, 17 Jul 1949
Through a fluke circumstance, a ruthless woman stumbles across a suitcase filled with $60,000, and is determined to hold onto it even if it means murder.
Woman Against Woman
Fri, 24 Jun 1938
A newlywed unhappily discovers that her husband's scheming ex-wife still has a controlling influence in his life and home.
The Perfect Wife
Mon, 21 May 2001
When Leah's brother dies in a car accident, she vows revenge on the doc who failed to save him.
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Thu, 02 May 1946
A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.
The Lady Gambles
Fri, 20 May 1949
When Joan Boothe accompanies husband-reporter David to Las Vegas, she begins gambling to pass the time while he is doing a story. Encouraged by the casino manager, she gets hooked on gambling, to the point where she "borrows" David's expense money to pursue her addiction. This finally breaks up their marriage, but David continues trying to help her.
In Name Only
Fri, 18 Aug 1939
A wealthy man falls for a widow but is locked into a loveless marriage with a woman who has contrived to convince his parents she is the ideal wife.
Blonde Ice
Sat, 24 Jul 1948
A golddigging femme fatale leaves a trail of men behind her, rich and poor, alive and dead.