In Name Only

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!

1939•1h 34m•7.0/10

DramaRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.0/10(60)

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.

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Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Cary Grant

Cary Grant

Alec Walker

Carole Lombard

Carole Lombard

Julie Eden

Kay Francis

Kay Francis

Maida Walker

Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

Richard Walker

Helen Vinson

Helen Vinson

Suzanne

Katharine Alexander

Katharine Alexander

Laura

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Gateson

Nella Walker

Nella Walker

Mrs. Walker

Alan Baxter

Alan Baxter

Charley

Maurice Moscovitch

Maurice Moscovitch

Dr. Muller

Peggy Ann Garner

Peggy Ann Garner

Ellen

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Gardener

James Adamson

Black Waiter on Train (uncredited)

Arthur Aylesworth

Arthur Aylesworth

Farmer on Truck (uncredited)

Lloyd Ingraham

Lloyd Ingraham

Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Frank Puglia

Frank Puglia

Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)

Grady Sutton

Grady Sutton

Paul Graham (uncredited)

Jack Chapin

Bellhop #1 (uncredited)

Charles Coleman

Charles Coleman

Archie Duross (uncredited)

John Dilson

John Dilson

Head Train Steward (uncredited)

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