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In Name Only

In Name Only

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!

19397.01h 34m

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.

Directed by John Cromwell
Written by Richard Sherman, Bessie Breuer
Produced by George Haight
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Top Cast

Cary Grant

Cary Grant

Alec Walker

Carole Lombard

Carole Lombard

Julie Eden

Kay Francis

Kay Francis

Maida Walker

Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

Richard Walker

Helen Vinson

Helen Vinson

Suzanne

Katharine Alexander

Katharine Alexander

Laura

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Gateson

Nella Walker

Nella Walker

Mrs. Walker

Alan Baxter

Alan Baxter

Charley

Maurice Moscovitch

Maurice Moscovitch

Dr. Muller

Themes & Keywords

widowpneumoniacar crashwealthysingle motherdouble crossduplicityloveless marriagehospitalizationcountry cottagescheming wifemanipulative woman

About In Name Only

In Name Only is a drama, romance film released in 1939 exploring themes of widow, pneumonia, car crash, wealthy, single mother, double cross. Directed by John Cromwell, it stars Cary Grant, Carole Lombard, Kay Francis. 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.

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