After a wealthy man finds out his wife is a gold digger, he meets and falls for a widowed mother, and complications ensue. In name only is a 1939 romantic film starring cary grant, carole lombard, and kay francis, directed by john cromwell It was based on the 1935 novel memory of love by bessie breuer. 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. All credits (cast and crew) from in name only, directors, actors, producers and other crew members Meet the talented cast and crew behind 'in name only (1939)' on moviefone
Explore detailed bios, filmographies, and the creative team's insights Dive into the heart of this movie through its. Learn more about the full cast of in name only with news, photos, videos and more at tv guide In name only has many plot similarities to earlier films of the sound era, but there is an adult maturity to this one that sets it in a class apart from movies like the divorcee (1930), street of women (1932), and even the women (1939) The subjects of adultery, divorce, love and loss are displayed in a new light here. A wealthy man falls for a widow but can't get his wife to divorce him.
