Smart Girl
Synopsis
Socialite Pat Reynolds (Ida Lupino) is forced to become the "smart girl" of the title when her wealthy father commits suicide, leaving nothing but a pile of debts. Pat sets up a successful hat-designing business, providing the sole support for herself and her sister Kay (Gail Patrick). So devoted is Pat to Kay's welfare that she stands by in stoic silence as Kay begins romancing Pat's sweetie Nick Graham (Kent Taylor).
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Ida Lupino
Pat Reynolds
Kent Taylor
Nick Graham
Gail Patrick
Kay Reynolds
Joseph Cawthorn
Karl Krausemeyer
Pinky Tomlin
Hans Krausemeyer
Sidney Blackmer
Harry Courtland
Greta Meyer
Mrs. Krausemeyer
Claude King
James Reynolds
Fern Emmett
Miss Brown
Boothe Howard
Donovan
Louise Brien
Helen Barton
Jerry Tucker
Boy
Theodore von Eltz
Fred Barton (uncredited)
Kernan Cripps
O'Brien (uncredited)
Charles Cahill Wilson
Morgan (uncredited)
Otto Hoffman
Wilson (uncredited)
Monte Vandergrift
Smith (uncredited)
Harold Minjir
Nelson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aubrey Scotto
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Hyland, Wilson Collison
- Original Title
- Smart Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Walter Wanger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aubrey Scotto
Frances Hyland, Wilson Collison
John J. Mescall
Tom Persons
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Aubrey Scotto
Director
Frances Hyland
Writer
Wilson Collison
Writer
Walter Wanger
Producer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
Tom Persons
Editor
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 Smart Girl
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What is Smart Girl about?
Socialite Pat Reynolds (Ida Lupino) is forced to become the "smart girl" of the title when her wealthy father commits suicide, leaving nothing but a pile of debts. Pat sets up a successful hat-designing business, providing the sole support for herself and her sister Kay (Gail Patrick). So devoted is Pat to Kay's welfare that she stands by in stoic silence as Kay begins romancing Pat's sweetie Nick Graham (Kent Taylor).
Who directed Smart Girl?
Smart Girl was directed by Aubrey Scotto.
Who stars in Smart Girl?
The principal cast of Smart Girl includes Ida Lupino, Kent Taylor, Gail Patrick, Joseph Cawthorn, Pinky Tomlin.
When was Smart Girl released and how long is it?
Smart Girl was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smart Girl?
Smart Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).