The Girl from Missouri
"The story of a platinum blonde who wouldn't go off the gold standard!"
Originally released in 1934. The Girl from Missouri is a comedy/romance film. directed by Jack Conway. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore, and Franchot Tone
Synopsis
Leaving Missouri to find a wealthy husband in New York City, Eadie Chapman becomes a chorus girl and soon entertains at the lavish home of millionaire Frank Cousins. Cousins proposes to Eadie, only to then commit suicide due to bankruptcy. Fellow millionaire T. R. Paige defends Eadie when the police question her for having Cousins' jewelry -- but when she becomes enamored with his son, Tom, Paige declares Eadie a gold digger.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Girl from Missouri about?
Leaving Missouri to find a wealthy husband in New York City, Eadie Chapman becomes a chorus girl and soon entertains at the lavish home of millionaire Frank Cousins. Cousins proposes to Eadie, only...
Who directed The Girl from Missouri?
The Girl from Missouri was directed by Jack Conway.
How long is The Girl from Missouri?
The Girl from Missouri has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Girl from Missouri released?
The Girl from Missouri was released on August 3, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Girl from Missouri?
The main cast of The Girl from Missouri includes Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone, Lewis Stone, Patsy Kelly.