Josette
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Synopsis
Two young men try to wrest their father from the clutches of a gold digger but by mistake think the woman is a young nightclub singer with whom they both fall in love.
Top Cast
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Don Ameche
David Brassard Jr.
Simone Simon
Renee LeBlanc
Robert Young
Pierre Brassard
Joan Davis
May Morris
Bert Lahr
Barney Barnaby
Paul Hurst
A. Adolphus Heyman
William Collier Sr.
David Brassard Sr.
Tala Birell
Mlle. Josette
Lynn Bari
Mrs. Elaine Dupree
William Demarest
Joe, Diner Owner
Ruth Gillette
Belle
Maurice Cass
Ed, the Furrier
George H. Reed
Butler
Lon Chaney Jr.
Boatman
Armand Kaliz
Thomas
Paul McVey
Hotel Manager
Fred Kelsey
Hotel Detective
Robert Kellard
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- James Edward Grant
- Original Title
- Josette
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
James Edward Grant, Paul Frank, Georg Fraser, László Vadnay
John J. Mescall
Robert L. Simpson
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
James Edward Grant
Screenplay
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Royer
Costume Design
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
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 Josette
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Josette about?
Two young men try to wrest their father from the clutches of a gold digger but by mistake think the woman is a young nightclub singer with whom they both fall in love.
Who directed Josette?
Josette was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Josette?
The principal cast of Josette includes Don Ameche, Simone Simon, Robert Young, Joan Davis, Bert Lahr.
When was Josette released and how long is it?
Josette was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Josette?
Josette holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).