

Smart Woman
1931-09-12 · 68 min · ★ 5.4
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.
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- Directors
- Gregory La Cava
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Mary AstorNancy Gibson
Robert AmesDonald 'Don' / 'Donnie' Gibson
John HallidaySir Guy Harrington
Edward Everett HortonBilly Ross
Noel FrancisPeggy Preston
Ruth WestonSally Gibson Ross
Alfred CrossThe Gibsons' Butler Brooks
Lillian HarmerMrs. WindleweaverTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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