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Status
Released
Release
1935
Runtime
1h 9m
"A Shop Girl shows a Society Leader what it takes to Hold a Man!"
When his fiancée Valentine dumps him, prominent lawyer Geoffrey Sherwood goes on a bender and winds up married to a stranger, Miriam Brady. They decide to give their marriage a chance. Their landlady, a one-time Floradora girl, offers to help Miriam become refined. Successful again, Geoffrey is approached ("if only we were free") by Valentine. Miriam tells Valentine off in no uncertain terms. Geoffrey moves into his club where Valentine's husband tells him he is a fool to leave Miriam
13 Cast Members
Bette Davis
Miriam A. Brady
Ian Hunter
Geoffrey D. 'Geoff' Sherwood
Colin Clive
John Marland
Alison Skipworth
Mrs. Martin
John Eldredge
Hugh Brown
Phillip Reed
Tony Hewlett
Katharine Alexander
Valentine French Marland
Helen Jerome Eddy
Miss Mansfield
Bill Elliott
James, Clerk at College Club
Edward McWade
Art Clerk
Adrian Rosley
Marcel, Restaurant Owner
André Cheron
Max, Waldorf Headwaiter
Vesey O'Davoren
Servant
