A Notorious Affair
Synopsis
A scheming musician seduces a wealthy woman for love and money.
Top Cast
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Billie Dove
Patricia Hanley
Basil Rathbone
Paul Gherardi
Kay Francis
Countess Olga Balakireff
Kenneth Thomson
Dr. Alan Pomeroy
Montagu Love
Sir Thomas Hanley
Philip Strange
Lord Percival Northmore
Malcolm Waite
Higgins the Butler
Wilson Benge
Sir Thomas' Butler Briggs (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Serge the Pianist (uncredited)
Blanche Friderici
Lady Teel (uncredited)
Ellinor Vanderveer
Duchess of Brougham (uncredited)
Jane Winton
One of Paul's Admirers (uncredited)
Florence Wix
Mrs. Poulthwaite (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Grubb Alexander
- Original Score
- Cecil Copping
- Original Title
- A Notorious Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
J. Grubb Alexander, Waverly Carter, Audrey Carter
Cecil Copping
Ernest Haller
Frank Ware
Robert North
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Audrey Carter
Writer
J. Grubb Alexander
Screenplay
Robert North
Producer
Frank Ware
Editor
Cecil Copping
Original Music Composer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Notorious Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Notorious Affair about?
A scheming musician seduces a wealthy woman for love and money.
Who directed A Notorious Affair?
A Notorious Affair was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in A Notorious Affair?
The principal cast of A Notorious Affair includes Billie Dove, Basil Rathbone, Kay Francis, Kenneth Thomson, Montagu Love.
When was A Notorious Affair released and how long is it?
A Notorious Affair was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for A Notorious Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Notorious Affair was composed by Cecil Copping.