The Toy Wife
Gay . . Rich In Romance
1938 · 96 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama
A Southern belle finds herself torn between two suitors.
Directed by Richard Thorpe · Written by Zoë Akins
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Luise Rainer Gilberte 'Frou Frou' Brigard -
Melvyn Douglas George Sartoris -
Robert Young Andre Vallaire -
Barbara O'Neil Louise Brigard -
H.B. Warner Victor Brigard -
Alma Kruger Madame Vallaire -
Libby Taylor Suzanne -
Theresa Harris 'Pick' -
Walter Kingsford Judge Rondell -
Clinton Rosemond Pompey -
Clarence Muse Brutus -
Leonard Penn Gaston Vincent
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