

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.
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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
Gregory La Cava
Salisbury Field, Myron C. Fagan
Nicholas Musuraca
Ann McKnight
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory La Cava
Director
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Max Rée
Costume Design
William LeBaron
Producer
Ann McKnight
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smart Woman
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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.).




















