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In Name Only

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Wealthy Alec Walker (Cary Grant) finds himself in a depressing and passionless marriage to Maida (Kay Francis), and is shocked to discover that she has heartlessly married him only for the prestige of his money and position. While horseback riding one day, Alec happens upon Julie Eden (Carole Lombard), a widowed fashion artist and mother of a 5-year-old daughter, and soon the two fall in love. Maida learns of his feelings for Julie, but instead of asking for a divorce, she negotiates.
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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Mar 6
2.5/4
...comfortably familiar subject matter that’s employed to somewhat erratic yet mostly entertaining effect by Cromwell... Go to Full Review Vincent Johnson Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05/28/2021
In its lighter moments and in a few of its more sombre ones, the film is good, solid entertainment. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 07/27/2020
8/10
Cary Grant is consistently amusing in playing his typical Cary Grant role. Go to Full Review Leslie Combemale Cinema Siren 07/25/2019
In Name Only is a turgid melodrama, but rises above itself with Lombard and Grant's lead acting. Go to Full Review Alberto Abuín Espinof 06/28/2019
A very good film, characteristic of a whole era. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 08/22/2006
B-
... a well-made refined tearjerker melodrama that would have profited more as a screwball comedy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Horror fan 4 Nov 8 An absolutely amazing Movie. The performances were terrific and the tension between Julie and maida gave me goose bumps. The chemistry between Grant and Lombard was great. I loved every single second of this movie. Tim Treakle See more acsdoug D @acsdoug 10/03/2024 Weepy chick flick tearjerker. Those aren't so bad sometimes. See more Marie-Angélique H 07/28/2024 Le personnage masculin est tellement inconsistant qu'il éteint toute la fantaisie de Carole Lombard (et celle de Cary Grant) et le film se traîne, jusqu'à un retournement final parfaitement improbable. Au moins a-t-on des prises de vue inattendues sur Cary Grant couché, attendrissant et presque méconnaissable. Mais quel pensum ! See more Steve D 01/09/2023 The 3 stars make it a solid outing. See more s r @ScottR 04/23/2017 Melodramatic soap opera. See more 08/11/2014 My kind of film. I love old melodrama and this one delivers in a big way. Cary Grant and Carole Lombard are fantastic and have a chemistry to them. As with all these films, you know it will all big ok, but it's certainly worth going through all the trials and tribulations to get there. See more Read all reviews
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John Cromwell

Director

Carole Lombard

Julie Eden

Cary Grant

Alec Walker

Kay Francis

Maida Walker

Charles Coburn

Richard Walker

Helen Vinson

Mrs. Suzanne Duross

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Synopsis Wealthy Alec Walker (Cary Grant) finds himself in a depressing and passionless marriage to Maida (Kay Francis), and is shocked to discover that she has heartlessly married him only for the prestige of his money and position. While horseback riding one day, Alec happens upon Julie Eden (Carole Lombard), a widowed fashion artist and mother of a 5-year-old daughter, and soon the two fall in love. Maida learns of his feelings for Julie, but instead of asking for a divorce, she negotiates.
Director
John Cromwell
Producer
George Haight
Screenwriter
Richard Sherman
Production Co
RKO Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 4, 1939, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 10, 2017
Runtime
1h 42m
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