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Smart Woman

1931-09-12 · 68 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Drama · Romance

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 AstorMary AstorNancy Gibson
Robert AmesRobert AmesDonald 'Don' / 'Donnie' Gibson
John HallidayJohn HallidaySir Guy Harrington
Edward Everett HortonEdward Everett HortonBilly Ross
Noel FrancisNoel FrancisPeggy Preston
Ruth WestonRuth WestonSally Gibson Ross
Gladys GaleMrs. Preston
Alfred CrossAlfred CrossThe Gibsons' Butler Brooks
Lillian HarmerLillian HarmerMrs. Windleweaver

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