Product Details

• Actors: Cary Grant, Carole Lombard, Kay Francis, Charles Coburn, Helen Vinson
• Directors: John Cromwell
• Writers: Bessie Breuer, Richard Sherman
• Producers: George Haight
• Format: PAL
• Language: English
• Number of tapes: 1
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004R6XD
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #351,224 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet romance..., July 13, 2002

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ehakus (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Name Only [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Generally, I am not a big fan of "mushy romantic movies." This, however, is one of the few romantic movies I really enjoy. It is very sweet, charming, and for the most part believable, mainly because of the great performances of the two stars, Cary Grant and Carole Lombard.

Essentially, In Name Only is the story of a debonair and wealthy man named Alec Walker(Cary Grant) stuck in a loveless marriage with a woman interested only in her husband's social position and money (Kay Francis, in another excellent performance). When he meets innocent and sweet Julie Eden (Carole Lombard), Alec decides to divorce his wife and remarry. The evil wife, however, has no intention of allowing her husband to leave her without money and influence.

Although this movie could easily have been too sentimental, it is saved by the wonderful performances of the stars. Ironically enough, Grant and Lombard, the greatest screwball comedians of the era, were only together in this one movie - which is a serious drama, not a screwball comedy. Still, Grant and Lombard's wit and talent shine through in this movie, and it is touching and at times quite funny. There are not many strictly romantic movies I would recommend, but this is one of them! It is good for the whole family. So, get this movie and discover a little known gem from 1939.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of both stars, July 19, 2005

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coops32 "Courtney" (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Name Only [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Although not a comedy, this is the best Cary Grant movie ever. It draws you in the same way An Affair to Remember does and doesn't let go throguh out the entire movie.

Kay Francis does an amazing job playing the cold mean wife and Carole Lombard is at her best!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PUT THIS ON DVD

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Intensely Satisfying Romance, August 11, 2002

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Alice Bright (Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Name Only [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Cary Grant and Carole Lombard both broke out of their comic molds to make a very poignant romance, and the result was unforgettable movie magic. The plot quickly draws you in as the chillingly sinister Kay Francis seeks to thwart the happiness of lovers Grant and Lombard.

It's not just a story about good versus evil, however. This is also a movie about the battles that good people fight within themselves. Lombard convincingly struggles throughout the film with the realization that her love for Grant is going to break up his home. The film's resolution is very satisfying, very believable and undeniably romantic. You must see these two stars playing some of the best roles of their careers.