The Girl from Missouri
“The story of a platinum blonde who wouldn't go off the gold standard!”
Synopsis
Leaving Missouri to find a wealthy husband in New York City, Eadie Chapman becomes a chorus girl and soon entertains at the lavish home of millionaire Frank Cousins. Cousins proposes to Eadie, only to then commit suicide due to bankruptcy. Fellow millionaire T. R. Paige defends Eadie when the police question her for having Cousins' jewelry -- but when she becomes enamored with his son, Tom, Paige declares Eadie a gold digger.
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The Girl From Missouri (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-10-14
Top Cast
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Jean Harlow
Eadie
Lionel Barrymore
T.R. Paige
Franchot Tone
T.R. Paige, Jr.
Lewis Stone
Frank Cousins
Patsy Kelly
Kitty Lennihan
Alan Mowbray
Lord Douglas
Clara Blandick
Miss Newberry
Hale Hamilton
Charlie Turner
Henry Kolker
Senator Titcombe
Nat Pendleton
Life Guard
William 'Stage' Boyd
George - Eadie's Stepfather (uncredited)
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
Paige's Palm Springs Doorman (uncredited)
Lita Chevret
Miss Ulricks (uncredited)
Douglas Fowley
New Bellboy with Vase (uncredited)
Alice Lake
Paige's Manicurist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- Anita Loos, John Emerson
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- The Girl from Missouri
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
Anita Loos, John Emerson
William Axt
Ray June
Tom Held
Jack Conway, Bernard H. Hyman
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Conway
Director
Anita Loos
Screenplay
John Emerson
Screenplay
Jack Conway
Producer
Bernard H. Hyman
Producer
Tom Held
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Ray June
Director of Photography
William Axt
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 The Girl from Missouri
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What is The Girl from Missouri about?
Leaving Missouri to find a wealthy husband in New York City, Eadie Chapman becomes a chorus girl and soon entertains at the lavish home of millionaire Frank Cousins. Cousins proposes to Eadie, only to then commit suicide due to bankruptcy. Fellow millionaire T. R. Paige defends Eadie when the police question her for having Cousins' jewelry -- but when she becomes enamored with his son, Tom, Paige declares Eadie a gold digger.
Who directed The Girl from Missouri?
The Girl from Missouri was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in The Girl from Missouri?
The principal cast of The Girl from Missouri includes Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone, Lewis Stone, Patsy Kelly.
When was The Girl from Missouri released and how long is it?
The Girl from Missouri was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl from Missouri?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl from Missouri was composed by William Axt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl from Missouri?
The Girl from Missouri holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).