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In Name Only

1939·94 min

In Name Only

Directed by John Cromwell

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.

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Alec Walker

Julie Eden

Maida Walker

Richard Walker

Crew

Richard Sherman

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Helen Vinson

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Katharine Alexander

Laura

Dr. Gateson

Mrs. Walker

Charley

Maurice Moscovitch

Dr. Muller

Peggy Ann Garner

Ellen

Spencer Charters

Gardener

Black Waiter on Train (uncredited)

Arthur Aylesworth

Farmer on Truck (uncredited)

Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)

Paul Graham (uncredited)

Bellhop #1 (uncredited)

Charles Coleman

Archie Duross (uncredited)

Head Train Steward (uncredited)

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In Name Only (1939) is about 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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John Cromwell directed In Name Only (1939).

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