Kansas City Princess
“Now they're digging gold in Paris!”
Synopsis
Rosie and Marie are wisecracking Kansas City manicurists. Marie is an unabashed golddigger but Rosie would like to marry her gangster boyfriend Dynamite, who's given her an expensive ring. When she loses the ring, both friends have to flee Dynamite's wrath; their adventures include masquerading as girl scouts and taking an ocean voyage to Paris.
Top Cast
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Joan Blondell
Rosie Sturges
Glenda Farrell
Marie Callahan
Robert Armstrong
Dynamite 'Dynie' Carson
Hugh Herbert
Junior Ashcraft
Osgood Perkins
Marcel Duryea - French Private Eye
T. Roy Barnes
Alderman James 'Jim' Cameron
Hobart Cavanaugh
Alderman Sam Warren
Gordon Westcott
Jimmy the Dude aka Frankie Smith
Vince Barnett
Quincy - Dynamite's Henchman
Ivan Lebedeff
Dr. Sascha Pilnakoff
Renee Whitney
Mrs. 'Lovums' Ashcraft
Arthur Hoyt
Mr. Greenway
Yola d'Avril
French Manicurist (uncredited)
Edward Keane
Plaza Garden Captain (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Sy Bartlett, Manuel Seff
- Original Title
- Kansas City Princess
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Sy Bartlett, Manuel Seff
George Barnes
William Clemens
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
Sy Bartlett
Screenplay
Manuel Seff
Screenplay
William Clemens
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kansas City Princess.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas City Princess
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kansas City Princess about?
Rosie and Marie are wisecracking Kansas City manicurists. Marie is an unabashed golddigger but Rosie would like to marry her gangster boyfriend Dynamite, who's given her an expensive ring. When she loses the ring, both friends have to flee Dynamite's wrath; their adventures include masquerading as girl scouts and taking an ocean voyage to Paris.
Who directed Kansas City Princess?
Kansas City Princess was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in Kansas City Princess?
The principal cast of Kansas City Princess includes Joan Blondell, Glenda Farrell, Robert Armstrong, Hugh Herbert, Osgood Perkins.
When was Kansas City Princess released and how long is it?
Kansas City Princess was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.