

The Life of Vergie Winters
1934-06-14 · 82 min · ★ 5.7
A small town politician, kept from marrying the love of his life, eventually marries another woman and his career ascends, but he secretly continues the relationship with his true love.
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- Directors
- Alfred Santell
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ann HardingVergie Winters
John BolesJohn Shadwell
Helen VinsonLaura Shadwell
Betty FurnessJoan Shadwell
Frank AlbertsonRanny Truesdale
Lon Chaney Jr.Hugo McQueen
Sara HadenWinnie Belle
Molly O'DaySadie
Ben AlexanderBarry Preston
Donald CrispMike Davey
Maidel TurnerElla Heenan
Cecil CunninghamPearl Turner
Wesley BarryHerbert Somerby
Edward Van SloanJim Winters
Josephine WhittellMadame Claire
Wallis ClarkMr. Preston
Edwin StanleyMr. Truesdale
Dorothy SebastianLulu
Bonita GranvilleJoan Shadwell as a Child (uncredited)
Walter BrennanRoscoe (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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