Splendor
“"My husband's own family tossed my heart to the highest bidder!"”
Synopsis
When Brighton Lorrimore returns home with his new bride, Phyllis, his family makes their disappointment in his choice obvious. Facing bankruptcy and the loss of their mansion and social position, they had hoped that Brighton would marry wealthy heiress and family friend, Edith Gilbert.
Top Cast
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Miriam Hopkins
Phyllis Manning Lorrimore
Joel McCrea
Brighton Lorrimore
Paul Cavanagh
Martin Deering
Billie Burke
Clarissa
David Niven
Clancey Lorrimore
Helen Westley
Mrs. Emmeline Lorrimore
Katharine Alexander
Martha Lorrimore
Ruth Weston
Edith Gilbert
Arthur Treacher
Major Ballinger
Torben Meyer
Baron Von Hoffstatter
Ivan F. Simpson
Fletcher
Reginald Sheffield
Billy Grimes
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Nugent
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachel Crothers
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Splendor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Nugent
Rachel Crothers, Lew Brown
Alfred Newman
Gregg Toland
Margaret Clancey
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Elliott Nugent
Director
Rachel Crothers
Screenplay
Omar Kiam
Costume Design
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Margaret Clancey
Editor
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Splendor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Splendor about?
When Brighton Lorrimore returns home with his new bride, Phyllis, his family makes their disappointment in his choice obvious. Facing bankruptcy and the loss of their mansion and social position, they had hoped that Brighton would marry wealthy heiress and family friend, Edith Gilbert.
Who directed Splendor?
Splendor was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in Splendor?
The principal cast of Splendor includes Miriam Hopkins, Joel McCrea, Paul Cavanagh, Billie Burke, David Niven.
When was Splendor released and how long is it?
Splendor was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Splendor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Splendor was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Splendor?
Splendor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).