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The first wives club [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents ; screenplay by Robert Harling ; produced by Scott Rudin ; directed by Hugh Wilson.

1st wives club (other title)

Summary:

Three mid-life Manhattanites have more than a longtime friendship in common. After years of helping their hubbies climb the corporate ladder of success, each has been dumped for a newer, curvier model. The trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts--in the wallet!

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780792153139
  • ISBN: 0792153138
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (102 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen.
  • Publisher: Hollywood, California : Paramount Pictures, [1998]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the novel by Olivia Goldsmith.
Originally released as motion picture in 1996.
Re-released on DVD in 2007 and 2017 with the same technical specifications.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Donald Thorin ; editor, John Bloom ; music, Marc Shaiman.
Participant or Performer Note:
Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith, Dan Hedaya, Bronson Pinchot, Marcia Gay Harden, Victor Garber.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG; for thematic elements, some mild language and sensuality.
System Details Note:
DVD, NTSC, region 1, wide screen presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Language Note:
In English ; English closed captioned for the hearing impaired ; Spanish subtitles.
Subject:
Goldsmith, Olivia > Film adaptations.
Divorced women > Drama.
Revenge > Drama.
New York (N.Y.) > Drama.
Genre:
Feature films.
Comedy films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 28 of 30 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 30 total copies.
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Madison Main Library PG 1-DVD FIR (Text) 30229100999928 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Andrews Public Library DVD FIR (Text) 80605000886266 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Angier Public Library DVD F Fir (Text) 33632002763473 Adult Video Available -
Camden County Library DVD F FIR (Text) 39488900235864 Adult Video Available -
Canton Library DVD F (Text) 33115007651824 Adult Video Checked out 08/11/2026
Carver School Road Branch DVD COMEDY RATING PG (Text) 0112518749471 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Cleveland County Main Library DVD RED F (Text) 22281500063851 Adult Video Available -
Dunn Public Library DVD F Fir (Text) 33436001764809 Adult Video Available -
East Bend Public Library DVD (Text) 30667100174119 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Eden Library vid rotation green - 4427 (Text) 31554009599910 Adult Video Available -

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Summary: Three mid-life Manhattanites have more than a longtime friendship in common. After years of helping their hubbies climb the corporate ladder of success, each has been dumped for a newer, curvier model. The trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts--in the wallet!