What Every Woman Knows (1934)

7.6/10 89 min Comedy

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.

Cast

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)

Sidney Bracey

Constituent Shouting 'Three Cheers' (uncredited)

Winter Hall

Cabinet Member (uncredited)

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