Gigolo
Synopsis
The heir to a family business travels to Paris to try to stop his youth-obsessed mother from squandering the family fortune with her new husband, who's married her for her money. After he returns from service in World War I, he finds his mother, now broke and abandoned by her gigolo husband....
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Orth, Garrett Fort, Edna Ferber
- Original Title
- Gigolo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Marion Orth, Garrett Fort, Edna Ferber
Lucien N. Andriot
William C. deMille
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Orth
Writer
William C. deMille
Producer
Adrian
Costume Design
William K. Howard
Director
Garrett Fort
Writer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gigolo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gigolo about?
The heir to a family business travels to Paris to try to stop his youth-obsessed mother from squandering the family fortune with her new husband, who's married her for her money. After he returns from service in World War I, he finds his mother, now broke and abandoned by her gigolo husband....
Who directed Gigolo?
Gigolo was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in Gigolo?
The principal cast of Gigolo includes Rod La Rocque, Jobyna Ralston, Louise Dresser, Cyril Chadwick, George Nichols.
When was Gigolo released and how long is it?
Gigolo was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Gigolo based on a book or true story?
Gigolo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edna Ferber".