The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937)
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- Passed
- 1h 38min
- Comedy, Drama
- 19 Feb 1937 (USA)
- Movie
Two English aristocrats pursue a rich American widow who may not be quite the person she claims to be.
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Cast verified as complete
| Joan Crawford | ... |
Fay Cheyney
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| William Powell | ... |
Charles
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| Robert Montgomery | ... |
Lord Arthur Dilling
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| Frank Morgan | ... |
Lord Francis Kelton
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| Jessie Ralph | ... |
Duchess
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| Nigel Bruce | ... |
Willie Wynton
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| Colleen Clare | ... |
Joan
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| Benita Hume | ... |
Kitty Wynton
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| Ralph Forbes | ... |
Cousin John
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| Aileen Pringle | ... |
Lady Maria Frinton
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| Melville Cooper | ... |
William
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| Leonard Carey | ... |
Ames
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| Sara Haden | ... |
Anna
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| Lumsden Hare | ... |
Inspector Witherspoon
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| Wallis Clark | ... |
George
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| Barnett Parker | ... |
Purser
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| William Bailey | ... |
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
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| Wilson Benge | ... |
Butler (uncredited)
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Thomas Braidon | ... |
Head Steward (uncredited)
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Robert Cory | ... |
Deck Steward (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Guest at Auction (uncredited)
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| Eric Mayne | ... |
Man at Auction (uncredited)
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| Frank McLure | ... |
Man at Auction (uncredited)
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| Bert Moorhouse | ... |
Man at Auction (uncredited)
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Vesey O'Davoren | ... |
Ship Steward (uncredited)
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| Manuel París | ... |
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
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| Ellinor Vanderveer | ... |
Woman at Dance (uncredited)
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| William Worthington | ... |
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Boleslawski | ||
| Dorothy Arzner | ... | (uncredited) |
| George Fitzmaurice | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Leon Gordon | ... | (screen play) & |
| Samson Raphaelson | ... | (screen play) and |
| Monckton Hoffe | ... | (screen play) |
| Frederick Lonsdale | ... | (from the play by) |
| George Oppenheimer | ... | (contributor to dialogue) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Lawrence Weingarten | ... | producer |
Music by
| William Axt | ... | (as Dr. William Axt) |
Cinematography by
| George J. Folsey | ... | (photographed by) (as George Folsey) |
Editing by
| Frank Sullivan | ... | film editor |
Art Direction by
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
Costume Design by
| Adrian | ... | (gowns) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Edward Woehler | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Edwin B. Willis | ... | associate art director |
| Joseph C. Wright | ... | associate art director (as Joseph Wright) |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording director |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| George Bassman | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Paul Marquardt | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Wallace Worsley Jr. | ... | script clerk (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (presents) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1937) (United States) (theatrical)
- Regal Films (1937) (Canada) (theatrical) (as Regal Films Ltd.)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1937) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Film AB Le Mat-Metro-Goldwyn (1937) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1937) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1937) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Warner Archive Collection (2014) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2014) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1937) (France) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Western Electric (sound system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Mrs. Fay Cheyney, a rich American widow, insinuates herself into London society. Two men in particular -- middle-aged Lord Kelton and Lord Arthur Dilling, a young playboy -- pursue her. All are present at a large weekend house party, and though both men press their suit, Fay seems to favor Kelton. Then Dilling sees Fay's butler lurking in the gardens, recognizes him as a jewel thief who was apprehended in Monte Carlo, and realizes that Fay is probably after the hostess's pearls. Fay does get hold of the pearls -- but before she can pass them to her accomplice, Dilling gets hold of her.
Written by Tony Fontana |
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| Taglines | THEY'RE BRINGING YOU the Season's Star-Spangled Screen Treat! (Print Ad- Malakoff News, ((Malakoff, Texas)) 2 April 1937) See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $741,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Dorothy Arzner was the third director for this film. George Fitzmaurice took over directing when Richard Boleslawski died suddenly. When Fitzmaurice became ill, Arzner finished directing it. Both Fitzmaurice and Arzner were uncredited. See more » |
| Goofs | As the ocean liner carrying the cast passes the Statue of Liberty, the name on the bow is "Rotterdam". Later, it's referred to as "the Northampton", and even later, as the "S.S. Britain". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | For He's a Jolly Good Fellow See more » |
| Crazy Credits | In the opening credits, the three leading stars' names are listed over a photograph of them. See more » |
| Quotes |
Maria:
When you open your shop, Mrs. Cheyney, I'll be your first customer. There're always men wanting to buy me things. See more » |