Lilies of the Field
“All -- Talking -- Singing”
Synopsis
Mildred Harker loses custody of her child in a messy divorce settlement. Leaving her hometown in disgrace, Mildred heads to New York, where after a crash course in the school of hard knocks she joins the chorus of a Ziegfeld-like musical revue. Now a full-fledged gold-digger, she enjoys the favors of backstage johnnies and elderly sugar daddies, but finally finds true love in the form of Park Avenue socialite Ted Willing.
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Corinne Griffith
Mildred Harker
Ralph Forbes
Ted Willing
John Loder
Walter Harker
Eve Southern
Pink
Jean Laverty
Gertie
Tyler Brooke
Bert Miller
Freeman Wood
Lewis Conroy
Anne Schaefer
First Maid
Clarissa Selwynne
Second Maid
Patsy Page
Baby
George Beranger
Barber
Douglas Gerrard
Headwaiter
Rita La Roy
Florette
Betty Boyd
Joyce
May Boley
Maizie
Virginia Bruce
Doris
Charles Hill Mailes
Judge
Raymond Largay
Walter Harker's Lawyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Festival / Special Debut
January 5, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Korda
- Screenplay & Story
- John F. Goodrich
- Original Title
- Lilies of the Field
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Korda
John F. Goodrich, William Hurlbut
Walter Morosco
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Korda
Director
John F. Goodrich
Screenplay
Walter Morosco
Producer
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 Lilies of the Field
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What is Lilies of the Field about?
Mildred Harker loses custody of her child in a messy divorce settlement. Leaving her hometown in disgrace, Mildred heads to New York, where after a crash course in the school of hard knocks she joins the chorus of a Ziegfeld-like musical revue. Now a full-fledged gold-digger, she enjoys the favors of backstage johnnies and elderly sugar daddies, but finally finds true love in the form of Park Avenue socialite Ted Willing.
Who directed Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field was directed by Alexander Korda.
Who stars in Lilies of the Field?
The principal cast of Lilies of the Field includes Corinne Griffith, Ralph Forbes, John Loder, Eve Southern, Jean Laverty.
When was Lilies of the Field released and how long is it?
Lilies of the Field was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Lilies of the Field based on a book or true story?
Lilies of the Field is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Hurlbut".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).