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5.4 / 10(9 votes)IMDbNR19311h 8mUnited States of America

Smart Woman

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Synopsis

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 12, 1931

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gregory La Cava
Screenplay & Story
Salisbury Field, Myron C. Fagan
Original Title
Smart Woman
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 8m
Production Studios
RKO Radio Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gregory La Cava

Screenplay & Story

Salisbury Field, Myron C. Fagan

Director of Photography

Nicholas Musuraca

Film Editing

Ann McKnight

Producers

William LeBaron

Department Leadership Roster

Gregory La Cava

Gregory La Cava

Director

Nicholas Musuraca

Nicholas Musuraca

Director of Photography

Max Rée

Costume Design

William LeBaron

William LeBaron

Producer

Ann McKnight

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Smart Woman.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smart Woman

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Smart Woman about?

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.

Who directed Smart Woman?

Smart Woman was directed by Gregory La Cava.

Who stars in Smart Woman?

The principal cast of Smart Woman includes Mary Astor, Robert Ames, John Halliday, Edward Everett Horton, Noel Francis.

When was Smart Woman released and how long is it?

Smart Woman was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Smart Woman?

Smart Woman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).