In Name Only
“A woman trying to live her own life-A man who wouldn't let her-A wife living without love, fighting them both with the bitter weapons of a desperate heart!”
Synopsis
A wealthy man falls for a widow but is locked into a loveless marriage with a woman who has contrived to convince his parents she is the ideal wife.
Top Cast
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Cary Grant
Alec Walker
Carole Lombard
Julie Eden
Kay Francis
Maida Walker
Charles Coburn
Richard Walker
Helen Vinson
Suzanne
Katharine Alexander
Laura
Jonathan Hale
Dr. Gateson
Nella Walker
Mrs. Walker
Alan Baxter
Charley
Maurice Moscovitch
Dr. Muller
Peggy Ann Garner
Ellen
Spencer Charters
Gardener
James Adamson
Black Waiter on Train (uncredited)
Arthur Aylesworth
Farmer on Truck (uncredited)
Lloyd Ingraham
Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Frank Puglia
Manager of Tony's Cafe (uncredited)
Grady Sutton
Paul Graham (uncredited)
Jack Chapin
Bellhop #1 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Sherman
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- In Name Only
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Richard Sherman, Bessie Breuer
Roy Webb
J. Roy Hunt
William Hamilton
George Haight
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
Richard Sherman
Screenplay
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Irene
Costume Design
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
George Haight
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
William Hamilton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for In Name Only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Name Only
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In Name Only about?
A wealthy man falls for a widow but is locked into a loveless marriage with a woman who has contrived to convince his parents she is the ideal wife.
Who directed In Name Only?
In Name Only was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in In Name Only?
The principal cast of In Name Only includes Cary Grant, Carole Lombard, Kay Francis, Charles Coburn, Helen Vinson.
When was In Name Only released and how long is it?
In Name Only was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for In Name Only?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Name Only was composed by Roy Webb.
Is In Name Only based on a book or true story?
In Name Only is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bessie Breuer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Name Only?
In Name Only holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).