Kitty
“She made a career out of love.”
Synopsis
Pickpocket Kitty's life changes when painter Thomas Gainsborough makes her portrait. The artwork gains the attention of Sir Hugh Marcy, who later decides to use her for his benefit.
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Paulette Goddard
Kitty
Ray Milland
Sir Hugh Marcy
Patric Knowles
Brett Harwood Earl of Carstairs
Reginald Owen
Duke of Malmunster
Cecil Kellaway
Thomas Gainsborough
Constance Collier
Lady Susan Dowitt
Dennis Hoey
Jonathan Selby
Sara Allgood
Old Meg
Eric Blore
Dobson
Gordon Richards
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Michael Dyne
Prince of Wales
Edgar Norton
Earl of Campton
Patricia Cameron
Elaine Carlisle
Percival Vivian
Dr. Holt
Mary Gordon
Nanny
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Mullens
Heather Wilde
Lil
Charles Coleman
Majordomo
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Leisen
- Screenplay & Story
- Rosamond Marshall, Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg
- Original Score
- Victor Young, Philip Wisdom
- Original Title
- Kitty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Leisen
Rosamond Marshall, Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg
Victor Young, Philip Wisdom
Daniel L. Fapp
Alma Macrorie
Mitchell Leisen
Department Leadership Roster
Darrell Ware
Writer
Karl Tunberg
Writer
Mitchell Leisen
Director
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Raoul Pene Du Bois
Costume Design
Raoul Pene Du Bois
Production Design
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Mitchell Leisen
Producer
Barbara Karinska
Costume Design
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 Kitty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kitty about?
Pickpocket Kitty's life changes when painter Thomas Gainsborough makes her portrait. The artwork gains the attention of Sir Hugh Marcy, who later decides to use her for his benefit.
Who directed Kitty?
Kitty was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Who stars in Kitty?
The principal cast of Kitty includes Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland, Patric Knowles, Reginald Owen, Cecil Kellaway.
When was Kitty released and how long is it?
Kitty was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Kitty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kitty was composed by Victor Young, Philip Wisdom.
Is Kitty based on a book or true story?
Kitty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rosamond Marshall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kitty?
Kitty holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).