The Girl Said No
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Synopsis
A comedy romance in which breezy Haines, as a young lady killer, tries to capture the heart of Hyams who has turned him down for Bushman. Haines plots dozens of extreme measures to win her over, and finally goes so far as to drag her from the altar, bound and gagged.
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William Haines
Tom Ward
Leila Hyams
Mary Howe
Marie Dressler
Hettie Brown
Polly Moran
Polly
Clara Blandick
Mrs. Ward
William Janney
Jimmie Ward
William V. Mong
Mr. Ward
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
McAndrews
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Eddie Ward
Phyllis Crane
Alma Ward
Henry Armetta
Grove Cafe Waiter
Wilson Benge
McAndrews' Butler
Agostino Borgato
Emile - Grove Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)
Mary Carlisle
Party Guest
Bill Elliott
Wedding Guest
Blanche Friderici
Mrs. McAndrews
Charles Giblyn
Kendall
Arthur Hoyt
The Minister
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Y. Mason, A.P. Younger, Charles MacArthur
- Original Title
- The Girl Said No
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Sarah Y. Mason, A.P. Younger, Charles MacArthur
Ira H. Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Wood
Director
Sarah Y. Mason
Writer
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
Charles MacArthur
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl Said No
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl Said No about?
A comedy romance in which breezy Haines, as a young lady killer, tries to capture the heart of Hyams who has turned him down for Bushman. Haines plots dozens of extreme measures to win her over, and finally goes so far as to drag her from the altar, bound and gagged.
Who directed The Girl Said No?
The Girl Said No was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in The Girl Said No?
The principal cast of The Girl Said No includes William Haines, Leila Hyams, Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, Clara Blandick.
When was The Girl Said No released and how long is it?
The Girl Said No was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.