What Every Woman Knows(1934)
What Every Woman Knows Synopsis
Aspiring young Scottish politician John Shand enters into an unusual agreement with the wealthy Wylie family -- if they fund his education, he must marry their daughter, Maggie. Staying true to his word, John weds Maggie and begins a successful career, thanks largely to his savvy wife. The couple's relationship is placed in jeopardy when John faces temptation in the form of the lovely aristocrat Lady Sybil Tenterden.
What Every Woman Knows (1934) is a comedy film directed by Gregory La Cava, released on October 18, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Helen Hayes, Brian Aherne, Madge Evans and Lucile Watson. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregory La Cava
- Writers:
- Monckton Hoffe, James Kevin McGuinness, John Meehan
- Producers:
- Gregory La Cava, Albert Lewin
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher
- Composer:
- Herbert Stothart
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
What Every Woman Knows Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Hayes
as Maggie Wylie
Brian Aherne
as John Shand
Madge Evans
as Lady Sybil Tenterden
Lucile Watson
as La Contessa la Brierre
Dudley Digges
as James Wylie
Donald Crisp
as David Wylie
David Torrence
as Alick Wylie
Henry Stephenson
as Charles Venables
Donald Meek
as Snibby the Jeweler (uncredited)
- Lowden Adams
Lowden Adams
as Venables' Secretary (uncredited)
- Norman Ainsley
Norman Ainsley
as La Comtesse's Butler (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
as Constituent Shouting 'Three Cheers' (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Gregory La Cava, written by Monckton Hoffe, James Kevin McGuinness and John Meehan, produced by Gregory La Cava and Albert Lewin.
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What Every Woman Knows Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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What Every Woman Knows – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in What Every Woman Knows?
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The main cast of What Every Woman Knows (1934) includes Helen Hayes, Brian Aherne, Madge Evans, Lucile Watson and Dudley Digges. The film was directed by Gregory La Cava. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What Every Woman Knows released?
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What Every Woman Knows was released on October 18, 1934 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is What Every Woman Knows worth watching?
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What Every Woman Knows (1934) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.