Finishing School
Synopsis
Virginia, who studies at a boarding school for upper-class girls, falls in love with a medical intern who works as a waiter for a living. Both the director of the school and her mother oppose such a relationship.
Top Cast
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Frances Dee
Virginia Radcliffe
Billie Burke
Mrs. Radcliffe
Ginger Rogers
Pony
Bruce Cabot
Ralph McFarland
John Halliday
Mr. Radcliffe
Beulah Bondi
Miss Van Alstyne
Sara Haden
Miss Fisher
Helen Freeman
Dr. Hewitt
Marjorie Lytell
Ruth
Adalyn Doyle
Madeline
Anne Shirley
Billie
Irene Franklin
Aunt Jessica
Ann Cameron
Miss Schmidt
Rose Coghlan
Miss Garland
Caroline Rankin
Miss Weber
Margaret Armstrong
Edith (uncredited)
Eddie Baker
Janitor (uncredited)
Joan Barclay
Student (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Nichols Jr., Wanda Tuchock
- Screenplay & Story
- Wanda Tuchock, Laird Doyle
- Original Title
- Finishing School
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Nichols Jr., Wanda Tuchock
Wanda Tuchock, Laird Doyle, David Hempstead
J. Roy Hunt
Arthur P. Schmidt
Merian C. Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
George Nichols Jr.
Director
Wanda Tuchock
Director
Wanda Tuchock
Screenplay
Laird Doyle
Screenplay
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Finishing School
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Finishing School about?
Virginia, who studies at a boarding school for upper-class girls, falls in love with a medical intern who works as a waiter for a living. Both the director of the school and her mother oppose such a relationship.
Who directed Finishing School?
Finishing School was directed by George Nichols Jr., Wanda Tuchock.
Who stars in Finishing School?
The principal cast of Finishing School includes Frances Dee, Billie Burke, Ginger Rogers, Bruce Cabot, John Halliday.
When was Finishing School released and how long is it?
Finishing School was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.