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In Name Only (1939)

"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!"

7.0/10(60 votes)
1h 34m
August 18, 1939
Drama
Romance
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Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
In Name Only
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Cary Grant as Alec Walker

Cary Grant

Alec Walker

Carole Lombard as Julie Eden

Carole Lombard

Julie Eden

Kay Francis as Maida Walker

Kay Francis

Maida Walker

Charles Coburn as Richard Walker

Charles Coburn

Richard Walker

Helen Vinson as Suzanne

Helen Vinson

Suzanne

Katharine Alexander as Laura

Katharine Alexander

Laura

Jonathan Hale as Dr. Gateson

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Gateson

Nella Walker as Mrs. Walker

Nella Walker

Mrs. Walker

Alan Baxter as Charley

Alan Baxter

Charley

Maurice Moscovitch as Dr. Muller

Maurice Moscovitch

Dr. Muller

Peggy Ann Garner as Ellen

Peggy Ann Garner

Ellen

Spencer Charters as Gardener

Spencer Charters

Gardener

James Adamson as Black Waiter on Train (uncredited)

James Adamson

Black Waiter on Train (uncredited)

Arthur Aylesworth as Farmer on Truck (uncredited)

Arthur Aylesworth

Farmer on Truck (uncredited)

Lloyd Ingraham as Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Lloyd Ingraham

Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Frank Puglia as Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)

Frank Puglia

Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)

Grady Sutton as Paul Graham (uncredited)

Grady Sutton

Paul Graham (uncredited)

Jack Chapin as Bellhop #1 (uncredited)

Jack Chapin

Bellhop #1 (uncredited)

Charles Coleman as Archie Duross (uncredited)

Charles Coleman

Archie Duross (uncredited)

John Dilson as Head Train Steward (uncredited)

John Dilson

Head Train Steward (uncredited)

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures logoRKO Radio Pictures

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