The Constant Woman
1933 · 1h 16m · Passed
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Victor Schertzinger
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The Constant Woman
Overview
When a wife and mother abandons her family for the footlights of Broadway, then dies in a tragic accident, revealing long-held secrets, the husband turns to alcohol to cope. But an actress from his traveling theatre troupe sees his pain and stands by him and the boy through benders, financial difficulties, and misunderstandings until the three begin to present as a functional family.
Director and cast
- Victor Schertzinger Director
- Conrad Nagel as Walt Underwood
- Leila Hyams as Lou
- Tommy Conlon as Jimmie Underwood
- Claire Windsor as Marlene Underwood
- Stanley Fields as Beef - Stagehand
- Fred Kohler as Speakeasy Bouncer
- Alexander Carr as J.J. Brock
- Robert Ellis as Leading Man
- Lionel Belmore as Character Man
- Ruth Clifford as Speakeasy Floozie
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