Don't Trust Your Husband (1948) | Directed by Llewellyn M. Reed

A domestic comedy of errors about a husband whose small lie spirals far beyond his control. When a well-meaning deception leads to a tangle of suspicions, jealousies, and miscommunications, the couple finds themselves navigating a chaotic chain of humorous situations that test — and ultimately reaffirm — the resilience of their marriage.

Genre: Comedy / Romantic Comedy

Director: Llewellyn M. Reed

Llewellyn M. Reed contributed to mid-century Hollywood as a director and assistant director, working within the studio system’s tightly managed production schedules. His work leaned toward light features, domestic comedies, and character-focused storytelling. Though not a high-profile director, he earned a reputation for dependable craftsmanship and smooth pacing in smaller studio pictures.

Star Cast:

Fred MacMurray as William A. “Bill” Weldon

Madeleine Carroll as Nan Weldon

Charles “Buddy” Rogers as Gerald Baxter

Rita Johnson as Ina Baxter

Roland Culver as Dr. George Wren

Raymond Walburn as Mr. Franklin

Moviegoers appreciated the pairing of Fred MacMurray and Madeleine Carroll, both already well-established screen personalities. Their chemistry and timing helped elevate the film’s humorous look at marital misunderstandings. Critics generally saw it as a pleasant, modest studio comedy—nothing grand, but well acted, neatly timed, and enjoyable for those who liked light postwar entertainment.

Fun Facts:

This film marked one of Madeleine Carroll’s final screen appearances before she shifted away from Hollywood.

Fred MacMurray, known for both dramatic roles and comedic charm, often excelled in “domestic confusion” comedies like this one.

The screenplay follows a trend common in late-1940s comedies: exploring shifting marital roles in the postwar years.

Although not a major box-office hit, the film maintained popularity in later television syndication due to MacMurray’s enduring appeal.

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