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What Every Woman Knows

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.

Top Cast

  • Helen Hayes

    Helen Hayes

    Maggie Wylie

  • Brian Aherne

    Brian Aherne

    John Shand

  • Madge Evans

    Madge Evans

    Lady Sybil Tenterden

  • Lucile Watson

    Lucile Watson

    La Contessa la Brierre

  • Dudley Digges

    Dudley Digges

    James Wylie

  • Donald Crisp

    Donald Crisp

    David Wylie

  • David Torrence

    David Torrence

    Alick Wylie

  • Henry Stephenson

    Henry Stephenson

    Charles Venables

  • Donald Meek

    Donald Meek

    Snibby the Jeweler (uncredited)

Overview

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.

Rating

7.6 / 10
5 Reviews
1 Popular

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