Platinum Blonde(1931)
“She Was Gorgeous - He Was A Man . . . So, the other girl had to wait !”
Overview
Ann Schuyler is an upper-crust socialite who bullies her reporter husband into conforming to her highfalutin ways. The husband chafes at the confinement of high society, though, and yearns for a creative outlet. He decides to write a play and collaborates with a fellow reporter.
Director
Frank Capra
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Cast
Jean Harlow
as Ann Schuyler
Robert Williams
as Stewart Smith
Loretta Young
as Gallagher
Halliwell Hobbes
as Smythe
Reginald Owen
as Dexter Grayson
Louise Closser Hale
as Mrs. Schuyler
Don Dillaway
as Michael Schuyler
Edmund Breese
as Conroy
Walter Catlett
as Bingy Baker
Claud Allister
as Dawson - the Valet
Wilson Benge
as Butler (uncredited)
Vance Carroll
as Reporter (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1931
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
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Where can I watch Platinum Blonde?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Platinum Blonde (1931).
What is Platinum Blonde about?▼
Ann Schuyler is an upper-crust socialite who bullies her reporter husband into conforming to her highfalutin ways. The husband chafes at the confinement of high society, though, and yearns for a creative outlet. He decides to write a play and collaborates with a fellow reporter.
Who directed Platinum Blonde?▼
Platinum Blonde was directed by Frank Capra and released in 1931. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Platinum Blonde?▼
Platinum Blonde has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in Platinum Blonde?▼
The cast of Platinum Blonde includes Jean Harlow as Ann Schuyler, Robert Williams as Stewart Smith, Loretta Young as Gallagher, Halliwell Hobbes as Smythe, Reginald Owen as Dexter Grayson and more.
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