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.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics like it more than audiences (+30)
Critics 100Audiences 70GoodWatch 85
Tomatometer100%
Audience score74%
IMDb7.0
Letterboxd · 3 K ratings3.3/5
Running time
1 h 34 min
Shorter than most dramas, −15 min on the typical 109
typical 10994Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 9 countries, rent or buy in 6 more
Released
1939
August 18, 1939
87 years ago
Genres
DramaRomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 24 more41 people
- Cary GrantAlec Walker
- Carole LombardJulie Eden
- Kay FrancisMaida Walker
- Charles CoburnRichard Walker
- Helen VinsonSuzanne
- Katharine AlexanderLaura
- Jonathan HaleDr. Gateson
- Nella WalkerMrs. Walker
Alan BaxterCharley
Maurice MoscovitchDr. Muller
Peggy Ann GarnerEllen
Spencer ChartersGardener- JAJames AdamsonBlack Waiter on Train (uncredited)
Arthur AylesworthFarmer on Truck (uncredited)
Lloyd IngrahamHospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Frank PugliaManager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)
Grady SuttonPaul Graham (uncredited)- JCJack ChapinBellhop #1 (uncredited)
Charles ColemanArchie Duross (uncredited)
John DilsonHead Train Steward (uncredited)
Fern EmmettHotel Chambermaid (uncredited)- EFEdward FliegleNight Clerk (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerOwen the Clerk (uncredited)- GGGus GlassmireYawning Hospital Attendant (uncredited)
Directing · 2
- John Cromwell Director
- Dewey Starkey Assistant Director
Writing · 2
- Richard Sherman Screenplay
- Bessie Breuer Novel
Production · 2
- George Haight Producer
- Pandro S. Berman Executive In Charge Of Production
Camera · 1
- J. Roy Hunt Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- William Hamilton Editor
Sound · 2
- Roy Webb Original Music Composer
- Hugh McDowell Jr. Sound Recordist
Art · 3
- Perry Ferguson Assistant Art Director
- Darrell Silvera Set Decoration
- Van Nest Polglase Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Edward Stevenson Costume Design
- Irene Costume Design
- Mel Berns Makeup Artist
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