No Other Woman (1933 film)

No Other Woman is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by J. Walter Ruben and starring Irene Dunne, Charles Bickford, and Gwili Andre. The screenplay was written by Sidney Buchman based on the story "The Man of Sentiment" by Milton Herbert Gropper.

The film tells the story of Anna (Irene Dunne), the devoted wife of Jim Stanley (Charles Bickford), a construction engineer. Jim becomes successful, but his career takes him to exotic locations, leaving Anna behind. During one of these absences, Jim meets and becomes infatuated with the glamorous and manipulative Margot (Gwili Andre), a woman of questionable character.

Torn between his love for his wife and his attraction to Margot, Jim is caught in a web of emotional conflict. The film explores themes of marital fidelity, temptation, and the societal expectations placed on women during the pre-Code era. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation, forcing Jim to choose between his family and his desires.

While not considered a major classic, No Other Woman is notable for its performances, particularly Dunne's portrayal of a wife struggling to maintain her marriage in the face of infidelity. It is also significant as a product of the pre-Code era, containing frank discussions of marital issues that would later be restricted by the Production Code.