In Name Only (1939)

  • NR
  • 08/18/1939 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 34m

A woman trying to live her own life-A man who wouldn't let her-A wife living without love, fighting them both with the bitter weapons of a desperate heart!

Overview

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.

John Cromwell

Director

Richard Sherman

Screenplay

Bessie Breuer

Novel

Cast

Cary Grant's headshot

Cary Grant

Alec Walker
Carole Lombard's headshot

Carole Lombard

Julie Eden
Kay Francis's headshot

Kay Francis

Maida Walker
Charles Coburn's headshot

Charles Coburn

Richard Walker
Helen Vinson's headshot

Helen Vinson

Suzanne
Katharine Alexander's headshot

Katharine Alexander

Laura
Jonathan Hale's headshot

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Gateson
Nella Walker's headshot

Nella Walker

Mrs. Walker

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