Sylvia Scarlett
“You will thrill to every unforgettable moment of this different, charming love story of a woman who almost waited too long... before she dared admit that she was a woman!”
Synopsis
When her father decides to flee to England, young Sylvia Scarlett must become Sylvester Scarlett and protect her father every step of the way, with the questionable help of plenty others.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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SYLVIA SCARLETT — Katharine Hepburn pays for her transgressions | MUBI PodcastOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-12-07
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Katharine Hepburn
Sylvia Scarlett
Cary Grant
Jimmy Monkley
Brian Aherne
Michael Fane
Edmund Gwenn
Henry Scarlett
Natalie Paley
Lily
Dennie Moore
Maudie Tilt
Lennox Pawle
Drunk
Harrold Cheevers
Bobby
Lionel Pape
Sergeant Major
Robert Adair
Turnkey
Peter Hobbes
Steward
Leonard Mudie
Steward
Jacques Vanaire
Steward
Frank Moran
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$641K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$497K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.78x
-$144K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Cukor
- Screenplay & Story
- Gladys Unger, John Collier, Mortimer Offner
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Sylvia Scarlett
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $641K
- Worldwide Gross
- $497K
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Cukor
Gladys Unger, John Collier, Mortimer Offner, Compton MacKenzie
Roy Webb
Joseph H. August
Jane Loring
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Gladys Unger
Screenplay
John Collier
Screenplay
Mortimer Offner
Screenplay
George Cukor
Director
Bernard Newman
Costume Design
Muriel King
Costume Design
Jane Loring
Editor
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Sylvia Scarlett
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sylvia Scarlett about?
When her father decides to flee to England, young Sylvia Scarlett must become Sylvester Scarlett and protect her father every step of the way, with the questionable help of plenty others.
Who directed Sylvia Scarlett?
Sylvia Scarlett was directed by George Cukor.
Who stars in Sylvia Scarlett?
The principal cast of Sylvia Scarlett includes Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Brian Aherne, Edmund Gwenn, Natalie Paley.
When was Sylvia Scarlett released and how long is it?
Sylvia Scarlett was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sylvia Scarlett?
Sylvia Scarlett had a reported production budget of $641K and grossed $497K at the worldwide box office (0.78 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Sylvia Scarlett?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sylvia Scarlett was composed by Roy Webb.
Is Sylvia Scarlett based on a book or true story?
Sylvia Scarlett is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Compton MacKenzie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sylvia Scarlett?
Sylvia Scarlett holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).