What Every Woman Knows_
Aspiring young Scottish politician John Shand enters into an unusual agreement with the wealthy Wylie family -- if they fund his education, he must marry their daughter, Maggie. Staying true to his word, John weds Maggie and begins a successful career, thanks largely to his savvy wife. The couple's relationship is placed in jeopardy when John faces temptation in the form of the lovely aristocrat Lady Sybil Tenterden.
Starring
Helen Hayes, Brian Aherne, Madge Evans
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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What Every Woman Knows was released 92 years ago in 1934.
Overview
Aspiring young Scottish politician John Shand enters into an unusual agreement with the wealthy Wylie family -- if they fund his education, he must marry the...
What Every Woman Knows is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (20)
Helen Hayes
Maggie Wylie
Brian Aherne
John Shand
Madge Evans
Lady Sybil Tenterden
Lucile Watson
La Contessa la Brierre
Dudley Digges
James Wylie
Donald Crisp
David Wylie
David Torrence
Alick Wylie
Henry Stephenson
Charles Venables
Donald Meek
Snibby the Jeweler (uncredited)
LA
Lowden Adams
Venables' Secretary (uncredited)
NA
Norman Ainsley
La Comtesse's Butler (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Constituent Shouting 'Three Cheers' (uncredited)
PC
Phyllis Coghlan
Alice, Maggie's Maid in London (uncredited)
George Cowl
Cabinet Member (uncredited)
PD
Phillip Dare
Bridegroom (uncredited)
NF
Neil Fitzgerald
Shand's Friend (uncredited)
EG
Elinore Grant
Committee Member (uncredited)
Winter Hall
Cabinet Member (uncredited)
EH
Eve Harrower
Katie Campbell, Bride at Railway Station (uncredited)
RH
Ramsay Hill
Cabinet Member (uncredited)
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What is What Every Woman Knows about?
Aspiring young Scottish politician John Shand enters into an unusual agreement with the wealthy Wylie family -- if they fund his education, he must marry their daughter, Maggie. Staying true to his word, John weds Maggie and begins a successful career, thanks largely to his savvy wife. The couple's relationship is placed in jeopardy when John faces temptation in the form of the lovely aristocrat Lady Sybil Tenterden.
How long is What Every Woman Knows?
What Every Woman Knows has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in What Every Woman Knows?
The cast of What Every Woman Knows includes Helen Hayes, Brian Aherne, Madge Evans, Lucile Watson, Dudley Digges.
What is the rating of What Every Woman Knows?
What Every Woman Knows has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy