Ladies' Man

Apr 16, 1931

1h 10m

★ 4.3

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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7.0

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7.8

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6.2

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5.3

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6.1

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5.0

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