

Beauty and the Boss
Synopsis
An ultra-efficient Plain Jane secretary blossoms when she accompanies her boss on a business trip to Paris.
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Beauty and the Boss Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Marian Marsh
Susie Sachs
David Manners
Baron Paul von Ullrich
Warren William
Baron Josef von Ullrich
Charles Butterworth
Ludwig Pfeffer Jr.
Frederick Kerr
Count Von Tolheim
Mary Doran
Olive 'Ollie' Frey
Robert Greig
Chappel
Yola d'Avril
Bathtub Phone Caller Mimi (uncredited)
Harry Holman
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Olaf Hytten
Business Associate (uncredited)
Barbara Leonard
Woman with Dog (uncredited)
August Tollaire
Paris Hotel Guest in Hallway (uncredited)
Polly Walters
Ludwig's Girl (uncredited)
Leo White
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Frank, Joseph Jackson, Ladislas Fodor
- Original Score
- W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- Beauty and the Boss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Paul Frank, Joseph Jackson, Ladislas Fodor
W. Franke Harling
Barney McGill
James B. Morley
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Frank
Writer
Joseph Jackson
Writer
Ladislas Fodor
Writer
Roy Del Ruth
Director
James B. Morley
Editor
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty and the Boss
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beauty and the Boss about?
An ultra-efficient Plain Jane secretary blossoms when she accompanies her boss on a business trip to Paris.
Who directed Beauty and the Boss?
Beauty and the Boss was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Beauty and the Boss?
The principal cast of Beauty and the Boss includes Marian Marsh, David Manners, Warren William, Charles Butterworth, Frederick Kerr.
When was Beauty and the Boss released and how long is it?
Beauty and the Boss was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Beauty and the Boss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beauty and the Boss was composed by W. Franke Harling.




















