The Gay Diplomat
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Synopsis
Captain Orloff is sent to Bucharest to capture a Mata Hari type of spy, but many different women fit the bill and are attractive enough to make one question one's allegiance.
Top Cast
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Genevieve Tobin
Countess Dorchy
Betty Compson
Baroness Corri
Ivan Lebedeff
Captain Orloff
Ilka Chase
Madame Blinis
Purnell Pratt
Colonel George Gorin
Colin Campbell
Gamble
Arthur Edmund Carewe
Suave Man
Edward Martindel
Ambassador
John St. Polis
General
Judith Vosselli
Wife
George Irving
Colonel
Rita La Roy
Natalie
Sam Harris
Ball Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Boleslawski
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Anderson, Benn W. Levy
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Gay Diplomat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Boleslawski
Doris Anderson, Benn W. Levy
Max Steiner
Leo Tover
Arthur Roberts
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Boleslawski
Director
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
William LeBaron
Producer
Max Rée
Costume Design
Arthur Roberts
Editor
Doris Anderson
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gay Diplomat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gay Diplomat about?
Captain Orloff is sent to Bucharest to capture a Mata Hari type of spy, but many different women fit the bill and are attractive enough to make one question one's allegiance.
Who directed The Gay Diplomat?
The Gay Diplomat was directed by Richard Boleslawski.
Who stars in The Gay Diplomat?
The principal cast of The Gay Diplomat includes Genevieve Tobin, Betty Compson, Ivan Lebedeff, Ilka Chase, Purnell Pratt.
When was The Gay Diplomat released and how long is it?
The Gay Diplomat was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gay Diplomat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gay Diplomat was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gay Diplomat?
The Gay Diplomat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).