Man of the World
Synopsis
A young American girl visits Paris accompanied by her fiancee and her wealthy uncle. There she meets and is romanced by a worldly novelist; what she doesn't know is that he is a blackmailer who is using her to get to her uncle.
Top Cast
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William Powell
Michael Trevor
Carole Lombard
Mary Kendall
Wynne Gibson
Irene Harper
Lawrence Gray
Frank Reynolds
Guy Kibbee
Harry Taylor
George Chandler
Fred
André Cheron
Louis (uncredited)
Harvey Clark
Joe, American Tourist (uncredited)
Tom Costello
Spade Henderson (uncredited)
Tom Ricketts
Mr. Bradkin (uncredited)
Rolfe Sedan
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Maude Truax
Mrs. Jowitt (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 4, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Herman Hand
- Original Title
- Man of the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount Publix Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Herman Hand
Victor Milner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wallace
Director
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man of the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man of the World about?
A young American girl visits Paris accompanied by her fiancee and her wealthy uncle. There she meets and is romanced by a worldly novelist; what she doesn't know is that he is a blackmailer who is using her to get to her uncle.
Who directed Man of the World?
Man of the World was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in Man of the World?
The principal cast of Man of the World includes William Powell, Carole Lombard, Wynne Gibson, Lawrence Gray, Guy Kibbee.
When was Man of the World released and how long is it?
Man of the World was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Man of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man of the World was composed by Herman Hand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man of the World?
Man of the World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).