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RKO Radio Pictures presents

The Silver Cord

directed by John Cromwell

“The question that agitates a million women!”

19331h 14mNRRomance

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RKO Radio Pictures presents

The Silver Cord

directed by John Cromwell

“The question that agitates a million women!”

19331h 14mNRRomance

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§ Synopsis

Romance · Drama

A domineering matriarch is less than happy when her son brings home his new bride. She immediately sets to work at sabotaging their marriage as well as the engagement of her younger and weaker son.

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newlywed pre-code

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§ Cast

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Irene Dunne

as Christina Phelps

Joel McCrea

as David Phelps

Laura Hope Crews

Laura Hope Crews

Eric Linden

as Robert Phelps

Frances Dee

as Taxicab Driver

as Phelps Family Doctor

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