Woman Against Woman (1938): Cast & Plot
Woman Against Woman is a 1938 romantic drama directed by Robert B. Sinclair, starring Herbert Marshall as Stephen Holland, Mary Astor and Juanita Quigley. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 1m (61 min)
- Director
- Robert B. Sinclair
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Woman Against Woman About?
The premise of Woman Against Woman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
What would you do? A newlywed unhappily discovers that her husband’s scheming ex-wife still has a controlling influence in his life and home.
Woman Against Woman Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- small town
- nanny
- divorce
- repetition in title
- male female relationship
- husband wife relationship
- washington d.c.
- u.s. capitol building
- supreme court
- senator
- party
- mother son relationship
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- mother daughter relationship
- marriage
- lawyer
- grandmother
- family relationships
- fake illness
- domineering wife
- courthouse
- country club
- christmas
Woman Against Woman Cast & Characters
Herbert Marshall leads the cast as Stephen Holland, with Mary Astor as Cynthia Holland and Juanita Quigley as Ellen. Directed by Robert B. Sinclair; 48 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert B. Sinclair
- Herbert Marshall as Stephen Holland
- Mary Astor as Cynthia Holland
- Juanita Quigley as Ellen
- Dorothy Christy as Mrs. Morton
Also Starring in Woman Against Woman
· 44 more- Marjorie Rambeau Mrs. Kingsley
- Janet Beecher Mrs. Holland
- Joseph Crehan Sen. Kingsley
- Virginia Bruce Maris Kent
- Sam Harris Supreme Court Justice
- Larry Steers Country Club Guest
- Bert Moorhouse Party Guest
- Edmund Mortimer Guest at Senator Kingsley's Party
- Donald Kerr Country Club Cloak Room Attendant
- James Conaty Guest at Senator Kingsley's Party
- Ralph Brooks Court Witness
- Forbes Murray Fisher - Holland's Associate in Courtroom
- Edward Earle Country Club Guest
- Jason Robards Sr. Mr. Roamer
- I. Stanford Jolley Court Clerk
- Edward LeSaint Attorney Arthur Cochran
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- Howard Hickman Mr. Jamison
- Barbara Bedford Nurse Sherwood
- Sherry Hall Court Attendant
- Sarah Padden Dora
- Sarah Edwards Party Guest
- Henry Roquemore Country Club Guest
- Morgan Wallace Morton
- Paul Power Cynthia's Dance Partner
- Marie Blake Miss Van Horn - Ellen's New Nursemaid
- Libby Taylor Laura - the Maid
- Zeffie Tilbury Grandma
- Leonard Penn Fred Barnes
- William Irving Man in Elevator
- Estelle Etterre Country Club Guest
- Jacques Vanaire Alex - Headwaiter
- George Ovey Toy Vendor
- Roger Converse Holland's Secretary
- Betty Ross Clarke Alice
- Claire Owen Miss Betsy Lee
- Hal Cooke Attendant
- J. C. Fowler Chief Justice
- Tom Rutherford Hotel Clerk
- Eva Dennison Country Club Guest
- Lorraine MacLean Country Club Guest
- Frederick Vroom Justice of the Peace
- Stanley Orr Joe - Chauffeur
- Kasha Haroldi Country Club Guest
- Adele Girard Switchboard Operator
More from Robert B. Sinclair
More films directed by Robert B. Sinclair: The Alphabet Conspiracy, That Wonderful Urge, Mr. District Attorney and Mr. and Mrs. North.
Woman Against Woman Plot Summary
What happens in Woman Against Woman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Unhappiness shadows a legal career and a marriage in this sharp social drama. Stephen Holland, [Herbert Marshall], an attorney, grows tired of the pretensions and strain at home and decides to pursue a divorce from his wife Cynthia Holland, [Mary Astor]. Their little daughter Ellen, [Juanita Quigley], remains a quiet center of affection, complicating every decision with the fear of hurting her. The pair’s conflict threatens to ripple through their social circle, testing loyalties and exposing true characters as the fight for independence turns personal and painful.
Full summary
The whole story of Woman Against Woman, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Woman Against Woman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Woman Against Woman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Woman Against Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Woman Against Woman?
Woman Against Woman runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
When was Woman Against Woman released?
Woman Against Woman was released on June 24, 1938.
Who directed Woman Against Woman?
Woman Against Woman was directed by Robert B. Sinclair.
More films by Robert B. Sinclair Who is in the cast of Woman Against Woman?
Woman Against Woman stars Herbert Marshall as Stephen Holland, Mary Astor as Cynthia Holland and Juanita Quigley as Ellen, among 48 credited actors.
Does Woman Against Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. Woman Against Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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