

Perfect Understanding
1933-01-15 · 80 min · ★ 6.6
A young couple decide to marry under the condition that they agree never to disagree. That agreement is soon put to the test when the husband finds himself attracted to a beautiful young woman.
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- Directors
- Cyril Gardner
- Production companies
- Gloria Swanson British Productions, Ealing Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Gloria SwansonJudy Rogers
Laurence OlivierNicholas Randall
John HallidayIvan Ronnson
Nigel PlayfairLord Portleigh
Genevieve TobinKitty Drayton
Nora SwinburneLady Stephanie Fitzmaurice
O.B. ClarenceDr. Graham
Mary JerroldMrs. Graham
Peter GawthorneButler
Miles MallesonAnnouncer
Ben WebsterJudge
Herbert LomasBradley, Nick's Counsel
Syd CrossleyButler
Evalyn BostockMaid (Uncredited)
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