A Woman of Distinction
Synopsis
Ice-cold college dean Susan Middlecott feels there's no room in her life for romance. Enter Prof. Alec Stevenson, British lecturer on astronomy, touring North America and in possession of a keepsake of Susan's he wants to return. Desperate for publicity, lecture bureau press agent Teddy Evans magnifies this into a great romance. The efforts of both dignified principals to quash the story have the opposite effect; matters get more and more involved.
Top Cast
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Rosalind Russell
Susan Manning Middlecott
Ray Milland
Alexander "Alec" Stevenson
Edmund Gwenn
J.D. Middlecott
Janis Carter
Teddy Evans
Mary Jane Saunders
Louisa Middlecott
Francis Lederer
Paul Simone
Jerome Courtland
Jerome
Clifton Young
Chet
Gale Gordon
Postal Clerk
Harry Tyler
Cabbie
Lucille Ball
Self (uncredited)
Helene Stanley
Minor Role (uncredited)
Leslie Banning
Richard Bartell
Reporter
Larry Barton
Reporter
Wilda Bieber
Marie Blake
Wax Operator
Nan Boardman
Alice
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Hoffman
- Original Score
- Werner R. Heymann
- Original Title
- A Woman of Distinction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Buzzell
Charles Hoffman, Ian McLellan Hunter, Hugo Butler
Werner R. Heymann
Joseph Walker
Charles Nelson
Buddy Adler
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Buzzell
Director
Charles Hoffman
Screenplay
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Werner R. Heymann
Original Music Composer
Charles Nelson
Editor
Buddy Adler
Producer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is A Woman of Distinction about?
Ice-cold college dean Susan Middlecott feels there's no room in her life for romance. Enter Prof. Alec Stevenson, British lecturer on astronomy, touring North America and in possession of a keepsake of Susan's he wants to return. Desperate for publicity, lecture bureau press agent Teddy Evans magnifies this into a great romance. The efforts of both dignified principals to quash the story have the opposite effect; matters get more and more involved.
Who directed A Woman of Distinction?
A Woman of Distinction was directed by Edward Buzzell.
Who stars in A Woman of Distinction?
The principal cast of A Woman of Distinction includes Rosalind Russell, Ray Milland, Edmund Gwenn, Janis Carter, Mary Jane Saunders.
When was A Woman of Distinction released and how long is it?
A Woman of Distinction was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Woman of Distinction?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Woman of Distinction was composed by Werner R. Heymann.