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!
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: In Name Only
Top 10 Billed Cast
Alec Walker
Julie Eden
Maida Walker
Richard Walker
Suzanne
Laura
Dr. Gateson
Mrs. Walker
Charley
Dr. Muller
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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.
Release Date
1939-08-18
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7.025
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3.5 startsTagline
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!
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