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.
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Helen Hayes
Maggie Wylie
Brian Aherne
John Shand
Madge Evans
Lady Sybil Tenterden
Lucile Watson
La Contessa la Brierre
Dudley Digges
James Wylie
Donald Crisp
David Wylie
David Torrence
Alick Wylie
Henry Stephenson
Charles Venables
Donald Meek
Snibby the Jeweler (uncredited)
Lowden Adams
Venables' Secretary (uncredited)
Norman Ainsley
La Comtesse's Butler (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Constituent Shouting 'Three Cheers' (uncredited)
Phyllis Coghlan
Alice, Maggie's Maid in London (uncredited)
George Cowl
Cabinet Member (uncredited)
Phillip Dare
Bridegroom (uncredited)
Neil Fitzgerald
Shand's Friend (uncredited)
Elinore Grant
Committee Member (uncredited)
Winter Hall
Cabinet Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory La Cava
- Screenplay & Story
- Monckton Hoffe, James Kevin McGuinness, John Meehan
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- What Every Woman Knows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory La Cava
Monckton Hoffe, James Kevin McGuinness, John Meehan, Marian Ainslee, J.M. Barrie
Herbert Stothart
Charles Rosher
Blanche Sewell
Albert Lewin, Gregory La Cava, Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory La Cava
Director
Monckton Hoffe
Screenplay
James Kevin McGuinness
Screenplay
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Albert Lewin
Producer
Gregory La Cava
Producer
John Meehan
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Every Woman Knows
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What is What Every Woman Knows about?
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.
Who directed What Every Woman Knows?
What Every Woman Knows was directed by Gregory La Cava.
Who stars in What Every Woman Knows?
The principal cast of What Every Woman Knows includes Helen Hayes, Brian Aherne, Madge Evans, Lucile Watson, Dudley Digges.
When was What Every Woman Knows released and how long is it?
What Every Woman Knows was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for What Every Woman Knows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What Every Woman Knows was composed by Herbert Stothart.