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•NR•1h 34m•7.0•Released
DramaRomance
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.
Director
John Cromwell
Writer
Richard Sherman
Languages
English
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
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
James Adamson
Black Waiter on Train (uncredited)
Arthur Aylesworth
Farmer on Truck (uncredited)
Lloyd Ingraham
Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Production
Company
RKO Radio Pictures
Producer
George Haight
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