I Take This Woman (1940)
An INSPIRED combination of STARS.. in a POWERFUL and SENSATIONAL PHOTOPLAY
On return from Europe Dr. Decker foils glamour girl Georgi from jumping overboard. At Decker's suggestion to keep busy, she assists at his clinic in the slums.
Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: February 2, 1940
Cast
- Spencer Tracy - Karl Decker
- Hedy Lamarr - Georgi Gragore
- Verree Teasdale - Madame Marcesca
- Kent Taylor - Phil Mayberry
- Laraine Day - Linda Rodgers
- Mona Barrie - Sandra Mayberry
- Jack Carson - Joe
- Paul Cavanagh - Bill Rodgers
- Louis Calhern - Dr. Martin Sumner Duveen
- Frances Drake - Lola Estermont
Screenplay
- James Kevin McGuinness (Screenplay)
- Charles MacArthur (Story)
- Ben Hecht
Music: Bronislau Kaper, Artur Guttmann
Cinematography: Harold Rosson
Editing: George Boemler
Production: Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
suicide, unrequited love, love affair
More Films by Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Take This Woman about?
- On return from Europe Dr. Decker foils glamour girl Georgi from jumping overboard. At Decker's suggestion to keep busy, she assists at his clinic in the slums.
- Who directed I Take This Woman?
- I Take This Woman was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
- Who stars in I Take This Woman?
- I Take This Woman stars Spencer Tracy, Hedy Lamarr, Verree Teasdale, Kent Taylor, Laraine Day, Mona Barrie.
- How long is I Take This Woman?
- I Take This Woman has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is I Take This Woman?
- I Take This Woman is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was I Take This Woman produced?
- I Take This Woman was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of I Take This Woman?
- The themes of I Take This Woman include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Moving Relationship Stories.