Ladies' Man

Apr 16, 1931

1h 10m

★ 4.1

Overview

A society gigolo goes after a rich mother and her daughter, but tries to find true happiness with his girlfriend, who is neither rich nor in "society."

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Ladies' Man Trailers

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Cast

Jamie Darricott

William Powell

Norma Page

Kay Francis

Rachel Fendley

Carole Lombard

Horace Fendley

Gilbert Emery

Mrs. Fendley

Olive Tell

Anthony Fendley

Martin Burton

Valet

Frank Atkinson

Therese Blanton

Maude Turner Gordon

Headwaiter

Hooper Atchley

Private detective

Richard Cramer

Maitre D'

Edward Hearn

Lobby extra

Lothar Mendes

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7.3

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7.2

Gold Diggers of 1933

May 27, 1933

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6.9

Queen Christina

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6.9

The Scarlet Empress

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6.7

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6.1

Morning Glory

Aug 18, 1933

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6.5

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0.0

Hush Money

Jul 5, 1931

Story of a girl who tries to live down the past and marries a wealthy man. Blackmail attempt by old associate foiled by friendly detective.

6.9

Deep Crimson

Sep 9, 1996

Driven by desire and desperate for self-love, Coral and Nicolás will abandon their past lives in a journey surrounded by murder.

6.0

Anna Christie

Feb 21, 1930

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6.5

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6.0

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Jan 3, 1931

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6.3

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5.6

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4.8

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6.7

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6.4

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