Smart Woman
IN DRAMA EXCITING AS A PARTY LINE!..
NR 1931 · 68 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
A society man's loving, devoted wife, upon learning that he has been unfaithful and is planning to leave her for the other woman, strategically pretends to be having an affair of her own. The woman's friends gladly assist in the deception.
Directed by Gregory La Cava
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Mary Astor Nancy Gibson -
Robert Ames Donald 'Don' / 'Donnie' Gibson -
John Halliday Sir Guy Harrington -
Edward Everett Horton Billy Ross -
Noel Francis Peggy Preston -
Ruth Weston Sally Gibson Ross -
Gladys Gale Mrs. Preston -
Alfred Cross The Gibsons' Butler Brooks -
Lillian Harmer Mrs. Windleweaver
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