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!
NR 1939 · 94 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Romance
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
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Cary Grant Alec Walker -
Carole Lombard Julie Eden -
Kay Francis Maida Walker -
Charles Coburn Richard Walker -
Helen Vinson Suzanne -
Katharine Alexander Laura -
Jonathan Hale Dr. Gateson -
Nella Walker Mrs. Walker -
Alan Baxter Charley -
Maurice Moscovitch Dr. Muller -
Peggy Ann Garner Ellen -
Spencer Charters Gardener
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