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In Name Only (1939)

In Name Only

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August 4th, 1939

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Synopsis

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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Cast

Carole Lombard
Julie Eden
Cary Grant
Alec Walker
Kay Francis
Maida Walker
Charles Coburn
Mr. Walker
Helen Vinson
Suzanne Duross
Katharine Alexander
Laura
Jonathan Hale
Dr. Gateson
Nella Walker
Mrs. Walker
Alan Baxter
Charley
Maurice Moscovitch
Dr. Muller
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Directors

John Cromwell
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Producers

George Haight
producer
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Writers

Richard Sherman
screen play
Bessie Breuer
novel
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Taglines

It's STAR Bargain Day-with a blonde-brunette battle over a champion heart-catcher! 100 thrilling minutes! Be here when the festivities begin! (Print Ad- Meriden Record, ((Meriden, Conn.)) 12 December 1939)
One Kiss-that gives you 100 thrilling minutes of joy and tears! (Print Ad- Albany Times-Union,((Albany NY)) 15 September 1939)
A poor fish started it all...IT ALL STARTS IN A TROUT STREAM!...And ends up in a blonde-brunette battle for a man...worth championship prices! Be here when the gong clangs! (Print Ad- Sunday Spartanburg Herald, ((Spartanburg, SC)) 7 January 1940)
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Keywords

marriage
based on novel
doctor
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

January 22nd, 1940 (Denmark)
April 19th, 1942 (Finland)
February 1st, 1940 (France)
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Alternative Titles

In Name Only (original title)
Ljubavna uspomena (Bosnia and Herzegovina) (literal title (Serbian title))
Esposa Só no Nome (Brazil)
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Locations

Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA (Main Street Opening shot)
RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA (studio)
San Marino, California, USA

Running Times

94 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.37 : 1

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures (presents)

Distribution Companies

Radio Cinéma (France)
Rai 3 (Italy)
Kinografen (Norway)
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Other Companies

RCA Victor (sound recording system)

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