Wise Girls

Wise Girls

Wise Girls

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Wise Girls

1929

1h 37m

4.8(4 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Early MGM talkie about a retired businessman, his headstrong daughter, and the comical complications that result when she marries in haste.

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Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

8 members

Directing

Elliott Nugent

Kempy

Elliott Nugent

Acting

Norma Lee

Kate Bence

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Acting

J. C. Nugent

Mr. Bence

J. C. Nugent

Acting

Roland Young

Duke Merrill

Roland Young

Acting

Clara Blandick

Mrs. Bence

Clara Blandick

Acting

Marion Shilling

Ruth Bence

Marion Shilling

Acting

Leora Spellman

Jane Wade

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Acting

James Donlan

Ben Wade

James Donlan

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