Doughnuts and Society
“MOMS CHOOSE THEIR OFFSPRING'S MATE!”
Synopsis
Kate Flannagan and Belle Dugan operate a downtown coffee shop and, while dispensing their locally-famous doughnuts, engage in their favorite pastime, friendly quarreling between themselves. This changes when Belle suddenly becomes heir to a small fortune which allows her to crash high-society and make her daughter,Joan, a débutante. This creates a rift between the two former partners, with the result that the proud Kate refuses to accept her friend's good fortune nor allow her son, Jerry, who is in love with Joan, to do so.
Top Cast
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Louise Fazenda
Kate Flannagan
Maude Eburne
Belle Dugan
Ann Rutherford
Joan Dugan
Edward Nugent
Jerry Flannagan
Hedda Hopper
Mrs. Murray Hill
Franklin Pangborn
Benson
Harold Minjir
Hoyt
Olaf Hytten
Wellington
Robert Light
Bill
Isabelle Keith
Miss Bradley
Smiley Burnette
Mover #2
Ed Cassidy
Barker (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Music Teacher (uncredited)
John Elliott
Sanders (uncredited)
Bud Jamison
Mover #1 (uncredited)
Joseph North
Butler (uncredited)
Rafael Corio
Ivan Petroff
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis D. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Wallace MacDonald, Robert St. Claire, Karen DeWolf
- Original Title
- Doughnuts and Society
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Mascot Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis D. Collins
Wallace MacDonald, Robert St. Claire, Karen DeWolf
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis D. Collins
Director
Wallace MacDonald
Screenplay
Robert St. Claire
Screenplay
Karen DeWolf
Screenplay
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 Doughnuts and Society
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What is Doughnuts and Society about?
Kate Flannagan and Belle Dugan operate a downtown coffee shop and, while dispensing their locally-famous doughnuts, engage in their favorite pastime, friendly quarreling between themselves. This changes when Belle suddenly becomes heir to a small fortune which allows her to crash high-society and make her daughter,Joan, a débutante. This creates a rift between the two former partners, with the result that the proud Kate refuses to accept her friend's good fortune nor allow her son, Jerry, who is in love with Joan, to do so.
Who directed Doughnuts and Society?
Doughnuts and Society was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
Who stars in Doughnuts and Society?
The principal cast of Doughnuts and Society includes Louise Fazenda, Maude Eburne, Ann Rutherford, Edward Nugent, Hedda Hopper.
When was Doughnuts and Society released and how long is it?
Doughnuts and Society was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doughnuts and Society?
Doughnuts and Society holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).