The Gorgeous Hussy
“She swayed a nation..ruled the hearts of men...and spent her life trying to win the one she really loved!”
Synopsis
It's the early nineteenth century Washington. Young adult Margaret O'Neal, Peggy to most that know her, is the daughter of Major William O'Neal, who is the innkeeper of the establishment where most out-of-town politicians and military men stay when they're in Washington. Peggy is pretty and politically aware. She is courted by several of those politicians and military men who all want to marry her, except for the one with who she is truly in love.
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Joan Crawford
Margaret "Peggy" O'Neal
Robert Taylor
'Bow' Timberlake
Lionel Barrymore
Andrew Jackson
Franchot Tone
John H. Eaton
Melvyn Douglas
John Randolph
James Stewart
Roderick "Rowdy" Dow
Beulah Bondi
Rachel Jackson
Alison Skipworth
Mrs. Beall
Louis Calhern
Leroy Sunderland
Melville Cooper
Cuthbert
Sidney Toler
Daniel Webster
Gene Lockhart
Maj. William O'Neal
Clara Blandick
Louisa Abbott
Frank Conroy
John C. Calhoun
Nydia Westman
Maybelle
Willard Robertson
Secretary Ingham
Charles Trowbridge
Martin Van Buren
Rubye De Remer
Mrs. Bellamy
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.8x
+$900K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Ainsworth Morgan, Stephen Morehouse Avery
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- The Gorgeous Hussy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Ainsworth Morgan, Stephen Morehouse Avery, Samuel Hopkins Adams
Herbert Stothart
George J. Folsey
Blanche Sewell
Clarence Brown, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Ainsworth Morgan
Screenplay
Stephen Morehouse Avery
Screenplay
Clarence Brown
Producer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Gorgeous Hussy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gorgeous Hussy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gorgeous Hussy about?
It's the early nineteenth century Washington. Young adult Margaret O'Neal, Peggy to most that know her, is the daughter of Major William O'Neal, who is the innkeeper of the establishment where most out-of-town politicians and military men stay when they're in Washington. Peggy is pretty and politically aware. She is courted by several of those politicians and military men who all want to marry her, except for the one with who she is truly in love.
Who directed The Gorgeous Hussy?
The Gorgeous Hussy was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in The Gorgeous Hussy?
The principal cast of The Gorgeous Hussy includes Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone, Melvyn Douglas.
When was The Gorgeous Hussy released and how long is it?
The Gorgeous Hussy was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Gorgeous Hussy?
The Gorgeous Hussy had a reported production budget of $1.1M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (1.8 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Gorgeous Hussy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gorgeous Hussy was composed by Herbert Stothart.
Is The Gorgeous Hussy based on a book or true story?
The Gorgeous Hussy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Samuel Hopkins Adams".