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The Silver Cord

The Silver Cord

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The Silver Cord

"The question that agitates a million women!"

1933

1h 14m

7.3(8 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

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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RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Irene Dunne

Irene Dunne

Christina Phelps

Joel McCrea

Joel McCrea

David Phelps

Laura Hope Crews

Laura Hope Crews

Mrs. Phelps

Eric Linden

Eric Linden

Robert Phelps

Frances Dee

Frances Dee

Hester

Helen Cromwell

Delia

Paul Irving

Taxicab Driver

Perry Ivins

Phelps Family Doctor

Reginald Pasch

Laboratory Technician

Gustav von Seyffertitz

Gustav von Seyffertitz

German Doctor

Creative team

Directed by: John Cromwell
Written by: Jane Murfin
Produced by: Pandro S. Berman

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