Platinum Blonde
“She Was Gorgeous - He Was A Man . . . So, the other girl had to wait !”
Synopsis
Ann Schuyler is an upper-crust socialite who bullies her reporter husband into conforming to her highfalutin ways. The husband chafes at the confinement of high society, though, and yearns for a creative outlet. He decides to write a play and collaborates with a fellow reporter.
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Jean Harlow
Ann Schuyler
Robert Williams
Stewart Smith
Loretta Young
Gallagher
Halliwell Hobbes
Smythe
Reginald Owen
Dexter Grayson
Louise Closser Hale
Mrs. Schuyler
Don Dillaway
Michael Schuyler
Edmund Breese
Conroy
Walter Catlett
Bingy Baker
Claud Allister
Dawson - the Valet
Wilson Benge
Butler (uncredited)
Vance Carroll
Reporter (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Hank (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited)
Oliver Eckhardt
Reporter (uncredited)
Bill Elliott
Ann's Beau (uncredited)
Adolph Faylauer
Party Guest (uncredited)
J.C. Fowler
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Birmingham, Alabama
Festival / Special Debut
October 31, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas W. Churchill, Jo Swerling, Robert Riskin, Harry Chandlee
- Original Score
- David Broekman, Irving Bibo, Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Platinum Blonde
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Capra
Douglas W. Churchill, Jo Swerling, Robert Riskin, Harry Chandlee
David Broekman, Irving Bibo, Bernhard Kaun
Joseph Walker
Gene Milford
Frank Capra, Harry Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Capra
Producer
Frank Capra
Director
David Broekman
Original Music Composer
Harry Cohn
Producer
Gene Milford
Editor
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Irving Bibo
Original Music Composer
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
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
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Platinum Blonde
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Platinum Blonde about?
Ann Schuyler is an upper-crust socialite who bullies her reporter husband into conforming to her highfalutin ways. The husband chafes at the confinement of high society, though, and yearns for a creative outlet. He decides to write a play and collaborates with a fellow reporter.
Who directed Platinum Blonde?
Platinum Blonde was directed by Frank Capra.
Who stars in Platinum Blonde?
The principal cast of Platinum Blonde includes Jean Harlow, Robert Williams, Loretta Young, Halliwell Hobbes, Reginald Owen.
When was Platinum Blonde released and how long is it?
Platinum Blonde was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Platinum Blonde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Platinum Blonde was composed by David Broekman, Irving Bibo, Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Platinum Blonde?
Platinum Blonde holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).