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5.4 / 10(5 votes)IMDbNR19351h 5mUnited States of America

Gigolette

“SMILES FOR SALE by a pretty night club hostess who lost her heart to a "sucker"”

Synopsis

Kay Parrish, a society girl, finds she is penniless when her father dies. However she persuades Terry Gallagher to give her a hostess job at his New York City clip-joint, which he operates on the theory that if the suckers want it he'll give it to them, albeit he does apply some principles regarding the matter. A Broadway playboy, Greg Emerson, falls in love with Kay and proposes but his high-society parents object strongly. Terry. although he also has fallen in love with Kay and doesn't realize she feels the same about him, sets out to provide a happy ending for the couple.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 15, 1935

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charles Lamont
Screenplay & Story
Gordon Kahn
Original Title
Gigolette
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 5m
Production Studios
Select Productions (III), RKO Radio Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles Lamont

Screenplay & Story

Gordon Kahn

Producers

Burt Kelly

Department Leadership Roster

Charles Lamont

Charles Lamont

Director

Gordon Kahn

Screenplay

Burt Kelly

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gigolette.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gigolette

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Gigolette about?

Kay Parrish, a society girl, finds she is penniless when her father dies. However she persuades Terry Gallagher to give her a hostess job at his New York City clip-joint, which he operates on the theory that if the suckers want it he'll give it to them, albeit he does apply some principles regarding the matter. A Broadway playboy, Greg Emerson, falls in love with Kay and proposes but his high-society parents object strongly. Terry. although he also has fallen in love with Kay and doesn't realize she feels the same about him, sets out to provide a happy ending for the couple.

Who directed Gigolette?

Gigolette was directed by Charles Lamont.

Who stars in Gigolette?

The principal cast of Gigolette includes Adrienne Ames, Ralph Bellamy, Donald Cook, Robert Armstrong, Harold Waldridge.

When was Gigolette released and how long is it?

Gigolette was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Gigolette?

Gigolette holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).