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The Silver Cord (1933)

74 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   5 May 1933 (USA)
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A domineering matriarch is less than happy when her son brings home his new bride. She immediately sets... See full summary »

Director:

John Cromwell

Writers:

Jane Murfin (screenplay), Sidney Howard (from the play by)

Stars:

Irene Dunne, Joel McCrea and Laura Hope Crews
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Irene Dunne ...
Christina Phelps
Joel McCrea ...
David Phelps
Laura Hope Crews Laura Hope Crews ...
Mrs. Phelps
Eric Linden Eric Linden ...
Robert Phelps
Frances Dee Frances Dee ...
Hester
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Storyline

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. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mother | Newlywed | Beautiful Woman | Based On Play

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dos amores See more »

Company Credits

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RKO Radio Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Frances Dee met Joel McCrea on the set of this film. Following a whirlwind courtship, the two were married later that year(1933) in Rye, New York. He died on their 57th wedding anniversary. (ref: Frances Dee's Biography & Personal Details for marriage dates.) See more »

Quotes

Robert Phelps: [Mummy's boy to ex-fiancee] What are you going to do?
Hester: I don't know... Yes I do, I'm going to marry an orphan!
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