Cynara

Dec 24, 1932

1h 18m

★ 4.7

Back to the arms of his wife after a hectic weekend with his mistress!

Overview

A London barrister's marriage is under strain after his affair with a shopgirl who is out to have him. The story is told in flashback.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Samuel Goldwyn Productions

Howard Productions

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Cast

James Warlock

Ronald Colman

Clemency Warlock

Kay Francis

Doris Emily Lea

Phyllis Barry

John Tring

Henry Stephenson

Milly Miles

Viva Tattersall

Garla

Florine McKinney

Onslow

Clarissa Selwynne

Joseph the Maitre D'

Paul Porcasi

Mr. Boots

George Kirby

Henry

Donald Stuart

Jim's Valet Merton

Wilson Benge

Coroner at Inquest (uncredited)

Halliwell Hobbes

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5.5

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6.7

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6.7

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7.2

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6.9

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6.6

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0.0

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5.2

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6.6

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7.2

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5.6

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