In Name Only (1939)

08/18/1939 (US) • 1h 34m

Drama, Romance

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!

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.

Top Billed Cast

Cary Grant

Alec Walker

Carole Lombard

Julie Eden

Kay Francis

Maida Walker

Charles Coburn

Richard Walker

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Gateson

Nella Walker

Mrs. Walker


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

widow

pneumonia

car crash

wealthy

single mother

double cross

duplicity

loveless marriage

hospitalization

country cottage

scheming wife

manipulative woman

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