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Splendor (1935)

"My husband's own family tossed my heart to the highest bidder!"

Genre : Comedy, Romance

Runtime : 1H 15M

Director : Elliott Nugent
Writer : Rachel Crothers

Synopsis

When Brighton Lorrimore returns home with his new bride, Phyllis, his family makes their disappointment in his choice obvious. Facing bankruptcy and the loss of their mansion and social position, they had hoped that Brighton would marry wealthy heiress and family friend, Edith Gilbert.

Actors

Miriam Hopkins
Miriam Hopkins
Phyllis Manning Lorrimore
Joel McCrea
Joel McCrea
Brighton Lorrimore
Paul Cavanagh
Paul Cavanagh
Martin Deering
Billie Burke
Billie Burke
Clarissa
David Niven
David Niven
Clancey Lorrimore
Helen Westley
Helen Westley
Mrs. Emmeline Lorrimore
Katharine Alexander
Katharine Alexander
Martha Lorrimore
Ruth Weston
Ruth Weston
Edith Gilbert
Arthur Treacher
Arthur Treacher
Major Ballinger
Torben Meyer
Torben Meyer
Baron Von Hoffstatter
Ivan F. Simpson
Ivan F. Simpson
Fletcher
Reginald Sheffield
Reginald Sheffield
Billy Grimes

Crews

Elliott Nugent
Elliott Nugent
Director
Rachel Crothers
Rachel Crothers
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Margaret Clancey
Margaret Clancey
Editor
Richard Day
Richard Day
Art Direction
Omar Kiam
Omar Kiam
Costume Design
Frank Maher
Frank Maher
Sound Recordist
Gregg Toland
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer

Posters and backgrounds

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