Private Worlds
“The supreme dramatic story of a woman courageous enough to bare her secret heart...to let man explore her private world to reveal the truth about men and love that lies smothered in every woman's heart!”
Synopsis
At the Brentwood Asylum for the mentally ill, psychiatrist partners Jane Everest and Alex MacGregor are broken up by the new superintendent, Dr. Charles Monet, who has a low regard for women physicians. Jane and Charles clash on patient treatment, and Jane learns that Charles has a sister, Claire, with a mysterious past.
Top Cast
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Claudette Colbert
Dr. Jane Everest
Charles Boyer
Dr. Charles Monet
Joan Bennett
Sally MacGregor
Helen Vinson
Claire Monet
Joel McCrea
Dr. Alex MacGregor
Jean Rouverol
Carrie Flint
Esther Dale
Matron
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Jerry Stone
Dora Clement
Bertha Hirst
Sam Godfrey
Tom Hirst
Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. Arnold
Theodore von Eltz
Dr. Harding
Stanley Andrews
Dr. Barnes
Maurice Murphy
Boy in Car
Eleanore King
Carrie's Nurse
Irving Bacon
McLean
Julian Madison
Johnson
Harry C. Bradley
Johnson's Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory La Cava
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregory La Cava, Lynn Starling
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Private Worlds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Walter Wanger Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory La Cava
Gregory La Cava, Lynn Starling, Phyllis Bottome
Heinz Roemheld
Leon Shamroy
Aubrey Scotto
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory La Cava
Director
Gregory La Cava
Screenplay
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Lynn Starling
Screenplay
Walter Wanger
Producer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Aubrey Scotto
Editor
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
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 Private Worlds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Private Worlds about?
At the Brentwood Asylum for the mentally ill, psychiatrist partners Jane Everest and Alex MacGregor are broken up by the new superintendent, Dr. Charles Monet, who has a low regard for women physicians. Jane and Charles clash on patient treatment, and Jane learns that Charles has a sister, Claire, with a mysterious past.
Who directed Private Worlds?
Private Worlds was directed by Gregory La Cava.
Who stars in Private Worlds?
The principal cast of Private Worlds includes Claudette Colbert, Charles Boyer, Joan Bennett, Helen Vinson, Joel McCrea.
When was Private Worlds released and how long is it?
Private Worlds was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Private Worlds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Private Worlds was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
Is Private Worlds based on a book or true story?
Private Worlds is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Phyllis Bottome".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Private Worlds?
Private Worlds holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).