Platinum Blonde 1931

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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.

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

Director:

Frank Capra

Writer:

Harry Chandlee, Douglas W. Churchill, Robert Riskin, Jo Swerling

Genres:

Comedy,Romance

Release Date:

1931 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

89 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Platinum Blonde

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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)

Eddy Chandler

as Hank (uncredited)

Richard Cramer

as Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited)

Oliver Eckhardt

as Reporter (uncredited)

Bill Elliott

as Ann's Beau (uncredited)

Adolph Faylauer

as Party Guest (uncredited)

J.C. Fowler

as Reporter (uncredited)

Constant Franke

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Dannie Mac Grant

as Office Boy (uncredited)

Frank Holliday

as Reporter (uncredited)

Olaf Hytten

as Mr. Radcliffe (uncredited)

Charles Jordan

as Reporter (uncredited)

Carl M. Leviness

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Tom London

as Reporter (uncredited)

Adolph Milar

as Doorman (uncredited)

Edmund Mortimer

as Party Guest (uncredited)

George Nardelli

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Richard Powell

as Reporter (uncredited)

Hal Price

as Joe (uncredited)

Dick Prichard

as Minor Role (uncredited)

Harry Semels

as Waiter (uncredited)

Edgar Sherrod

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Harry Strang

as Reporter (uncredited)

Ellinor Vanderveer

as Party Guest (uncredited)

William Wagner

as Typist (uncredited)

Florence Wix

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Suzanne Wood

as Dowager (uncredited)

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