Age of Indiscretion
“A ballad of blasted love-a child-and Reno!”
Synopsis
A book publisher finds his business floundering, which prompts his socially ambitious wife to desert him for a society millionaire, leaving him with their young son. The publisher's fortunes improve dramatically, however, when a best-selling romance novelist decides to publish her new book with his firm. In the meantime, his ex-wife has married the millionaire, and she and her new mother-in-law come up with a plan to sue her ex-husband for custody of the boy.
Top Cast
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Paul Lukas
Robert Lenhart
Madge Evans
Maxine Bennett
Helen Vinson
Eve Lenhart
May Robson
Emma Shaw
David Holt
William Anthony "Bill" Lenhart
Ralph Forbes
Felix Shaw
Catherine Doucet
Jean Oliver
Beryl Mercer
Mrs. Williams
Minor Watson
Mr. Adams
Shirley Ross
Dotty
Stuart Casey
Miles
Adrian Morris
Gus
George Irving
Judge
Christian Rub
Briggs
Walter Walker
Mr. Harris
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Screenplay & Story
- Otis Garrett, Leon Gordon
- Original Title
- Age of Indiscretion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Ludwig
Otis Garrett, Leon Gordon, Lenore J. Coffee
Ernest Haller
Hugh Winn
Phil Goldstone
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Ludwig
Director
Otis Garrett
Screenplay
Leon Gordon
Screenplay
Phil Goldstone
Producer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Hugh Winn
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Age of Indiscretion
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What is Age of Indiscretion about?
A book publisher finds his business floundering, which prompts his socially ambitious wife to desert him for a society millionaire, leaving him with their young son. The publisher's fortunes improve dramatically, however, when a best-selling romance novelist decides to publish her new book with his firm. In the meantime, his ex-wife has married the millionaire, and she and her new mother-in-law come up with a plan to sue her ex-husband for custody of the boy.
Who directed Age of Indiscretion?
Age of Indiscretion was directed by Edward Ludwig.
Who stars in Age of Indiscretion?
The principal cast of Age of Indiscretion includes Paul Lukas, Madge Evans, Helen Vinson, May Robson, David Holt.
When was Age of Indiscretion released and how long is it?
Age of Indiscretion was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Age of Indiscretion?
Age of Indiscretion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).