Women Who Play
1932 · 78 min · ★ 8.0
In order to deter his wife from having an affair a man hires an actress as part of an elaborate scheme.
Directed by Arthur Rosson · Written by Gilbert Wakefield
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Mary Newcomb Mona -
Benita Hume Margaret Sones -
George Barraud Richard Sones -
Joan Barry Fay -
Barry Jones Ernest Steele -
Edmund Breon Rachie Wells - G Gerald Lyle Bobby
- S Sylvia Leslie Lady Jane
- E Evan Thomas Willie
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