The Gilded Lily
Synopsis
Secretary Marilyn David falls in love with British aristocrat Charles Gray, to the dismay of her best friend, reporter Peter Dawes, who secretly loves her. When Peter learns that the already-engaged Charles has hurt Marilyn, he fabricates an article casting her as the "No Girl" who refused to marry a callous aristocrat. But when the publicity brings Marilyn unexpected fame, and Charles returns, she is forced to choose between the two men.
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The Gilded Lily (1935) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Claudette Colbert
Marilyn David
Fred MacMurray
Peter Dawes
Ray Milland
Charles Gray Granville
C. Aubrey Smith
Lloyd Granville
Eddie Craven
Eddie
Luis Alberni
Nate
Forrester Harvey
Proprietor, English Inn
Grace Bradley
Daisy
Warren Hymer
Taxi Driver
Donald Meek
Hankerson
Claude King
Captain of Boat
Charles Irwin
Oscar
Edward Gargan
Guard
Charles Cahill Wilson
Managing Editor
Pat Somerset
Man in London Club
Tom Dugan
The Bum
Eddie Borden
Photographer
Leonid Kinskey
Vocal Teacher (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 17, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Binyon
- Original Title
- The Gilded Lily
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Ruggles
Claude Binyon, Melville Baker, Jack Kirkland
Victor Milner
Otho Lovering
Albert Lewis, Emanuel Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Wesley Ruggles
Director
Claude Binyon
Screenplay
Otho Lovering
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Albert Lewis
Producer
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 The Gilded Lily
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What is The Gilded Lily about?
Secretary Marilyn David falls in love with British aristocrat Charles Gray, to the dismay of her best friend, reporter Peter Dawes, who secretly loves her. When Peter learns that the already-engaged Charles has hurt Marilyn, he fabricates an article casting her as the "No Girl" who refused to marry a callous aristocrat. But when the publicity brings Marilyn unexpected fame, and Charles returns, she is forced to choose between the two men.
Who directed The Gilded Lily?
The Gilded Lily was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in The Gilded Lily?
The principal cast of The Gilded Lily includes Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Ray Milland, C. Aubrey Smith, Eddie Craven.
When was The Gilded Lily released and how long is it?
The Gilded Lily was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gilded Lily?
The Gilded Lily holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).