Smart Woman (1931)
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A society man's loving, devoted wife, upon learning that he has been unfaithful and is planning to leave her for the other woman, strategically pretends to be having an affair of her own. The woman's friends gladly assist in the deception.
Director: Gregory La Cava
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: September 12, 1931
Cast
- Mary Astor - Nancy Gibson
- Robert Ames - Donald 'Don' / 'Donnie' Gibson
- John Halliday - Sir Guy Harrington
- Edward Everett Horton - Billy Ross
- Noel Francis - Peggy Preston
- Ruth Weston - Sally Gibson Ross
- Gladys Gale - Mrs. Preston
- Alfred Cross - The Gibsons' Butler Brooks
- Lillian Harmer - Mrs. Windleweaver
Screenplay
- Salisbury Field (Adaptation)
- Myron C. Fagan (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Nicholas Musuraca
Editing: Ann McKnight
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
infidelity, marriage crisis, bachelor, baron, extramarital affair, pre-code, gold digger, ruse, devoted wife, sea voyage, business partner, house guest, other woman, loyal wife, awkward situation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smart Woman about?
- A society man's loving, devoted wife, upon learning that he has been unfaithful and is planning to leave her for the other woman, strategically pretends to be having an affair of her own. The woman's friends gladly assist in the deception.
- Who directed Smart Woman?
- Smart Woman was directed by Gregory La Cava.
- Who stars in Smart Woman?
- Smart Woman stars Mary Astor, Robert Ames, John Halliday, Edward Everett Horton, Noel Francis, Ruth Weston.
- How long is Smart Woman?
- Smart Woman has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Smart Woman?
- Smart Woman is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Smart Woman produced?
- Smart Woman was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Smart Woman?
- The themes of Smart Woman include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.