

Woman Against Woman
1938-06-24 · 61 min · ★ 7.0
A newlywed unhappily discovers that her husband's scheming ex-wife still has a controlling influence in his life and home.
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- Directors
- Robert B. Sinclair
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Virginia BruceMaris Kent
Herbert MarshallStephen Holland
Mary AstorCynthia Holland
Janet BeecherMrs. Holland
Marjorie RambeauMrs. Kingsley
Juanita QuigleyEllen
Zeffie TilburyGrandma
Sarah PaddenDora
Joseph CrehanSen. Kingsley
Morgan WallaceMorton
Dorothy ChristyMrs. Morton
Betty Ross ClarkeAlice
Barbara BedfordNurse Sherwood
Marie BlakeMiss Van Horn - Ellen's New Nursemaid
Roger ConverseHolland's Secretary
Edward EarleCountry Club GuestTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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