Rags-to-riches Hennessey meets newlyweds Jessie and Eddie from his old neighborhood. Eddie plots to have Jessie divorce him, marry Hennessey, divorce Hennessey, then bring Hennessey's money into remarriage with Eddie. His plan goes awry at...
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Cast verified as complete
| Joan Crawford | ... |
Jessie Cassidy
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| Spencer Tracy | ... |
John L. Hennessey
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| Alan Curtis | ... |
Eddie Miller
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| Ralph Morgan | ... |
Briggs
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| Mary Philips | ... |
Beryl
(as Mary Phillips)
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| Oscar O'Shea | ... |
'Pa' Cassidy
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| Elisabeth Risdon | ... |
Mrs.Cassidy
(as Elizabeth Risdon)
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| Leo Gorcey | ... |
Clifford
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James Baker | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Bonnie Bannon | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| Granville Bates | ... |
Mr. Gebhart (uncredited)
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Nino Bellini | ... |
Trinet (uncredited)
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| James Blaine | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Virginia Blair | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Marie Blake | ... |
Mrs. Schwartz (uncredited)
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| Wade Boteler | ... |
Turnkey (uncredited)
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| Orville Caldwell | ... |
Stage Manager (uncredited)
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Viola Callahan | ... |
Mrs. Williams (uncredited)
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| George Chandler | ... |
'Swing' Magoo (uncredited)
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| Harvey Clark | ... |
Clark (uncredited)
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Russ Clark | ... |
Trainer (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Conlin | ... |
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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| Jules Cowles | ... |
Derelict on Train (uncredited)
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Ruth Dwyer | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Paul Fix | ... |
Smooch Hanrahan (uncredited)
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| James Flavin | ... |
Burly Man (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Francis Ford | ... |
Tim O'Rourke (uncredited)
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| Chester Gan | ... |
Chinese Waiter (uncredited)
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| Mary Gordon | ... |
Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
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| Jesse Graves | ... |
Penthouse Servant (uncredited)
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| Eddie Gribbon | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Mitchell Ingraham | ... |
Man on Ship (uncredited)
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| Frank Jaquet | ... |
Stage Doorman (uncredited)
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Jack Kennedy | ... |
Sandy (uncredited)
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| Donald Kirke | ... |
Dave McIntyre (uncredited)
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| Hal Le Sueur | ... |
Tout (uncredited)
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| Gwen Lee | ... |
Flo (uncredited)
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| Leota Lorraine | ... |
Fashion Show Spectator (uncredited)
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Joe E. Marks | ... |
Mr. Horowitz (uncredited)
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| Matt McHugh | ... |
Mike (uncredited)
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| Frank Puglia | ... |
Striking Seaman (uncredited)
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| Bert Roach | ... |
Mr. Schwartz (uncredited)
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Maurice Samuels | ... |
Abe (uncredited)
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Frank Shannon | ... |
Police Sergeant at Jail (uncredited)
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| Kathryn Sheldon | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| Phillip Terry | ... |
Man Outside Stage Door (uncredited)
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Edith Trivers | ... |
John's Secretary (uncredited)
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| Helen Troy | ... |
Bubbles Adair (uncredited)
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| Kathrin Clare Ward | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| Douglas Wood | ... |
Rogers (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Frank Borzage | ||
Written by
| Lawrence Hazard | ... | (screen play) |
| Katharine Brush | ... | (based on the story by) |
| Joseph L. Mankiewicz | ... | (collaborating writer) (uncredited) |
| Joan Crawford | ... | (character development) (uncredited) |
| Frank Borzage | ... | (screen play) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Frank Borzage | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Joseph L. Mankiewicz | ... | producer |
Music by
| Edward Ward | ||
Cinematography by
| George J. Folsey | ... | (photographed by) (as George Folsey) |
Editing by
| Fredrick Y. Smith | ... | film editor |
Art Direction by
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
Costume Design by
| Adrian | ... | (gowns) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lew Borzage | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Paul Groesse | ... | associate art director |
| Edwin B. Willis | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording director |
Music Department
| Wayne Allen | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Leo Arnaud | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Murray Cutter | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Alex Hyde | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Paul Marquardt | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Herbert Stothart | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Jack Virgil | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (presents) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated) (A Frank Borzage Production)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1937) (United States) (theatrical) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
- Regal Films (1938) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1938) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (France) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Turner Entertainment (VHS package design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Rags-to-riches Hennessey meets newlyweds Jessie and Eddie from his old neighborhood. Eddie plots to have Jessie divorce him, marry Hennessey, divorce Hennessey, then bring Hennessey's money into remarriage with Eddie. His plan goes awry at several points.
Written by Ed Stephan |
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| Taglines | The Romance of a Shopgirl's Millions See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $595,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Joan Crawford's brother Hal appears in a bit part in this film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Always and Always See more » |
| Quotes |
Jessie Cassidy:
Eddie Miller took me away from Hester Street. Can't you understand that? Miss Beryl Lee: A streetcar could have done that, and cost you less. See more » |