Design for Living
“Three hearts that beat as one.”
Synopsis
Independent Gilda is resigned fo a life of married tedium when Tom and George, having gotten past their jealousy, come to America and whisk Gilda away to live an exciting polyamorous life in Paris.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Three Reasons: Design for LivingOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2011-12-09
Top Cast
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Fredric March
Tom Chambers
Miriam Hopkins
Gilda Farrell
Gary Cooper
George Curtis
Edward Everett Horton
Max Plunkett
Franklin Pangborn
Mr. Douglas
Isabel Jewell
Plunkett's Stenographer
Jane Darwell
Curtis' Housekeeper
Wyndham Standing
Max's Butler
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
Man (uncredited)
Lionel Belmore
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Thomas Braidon
Douglas' Second Manager (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
Tom's Secretary (uncredited)
Émile Chautard
Train Conductor (uncredited)
Mathilde Comont
Heavy Woman (uncredited)
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Cafe Proprietress (uncredited)
James Donlan
Fat Man with Ring (uncredited)
Harry Dunkinson
Mr. Egelbauer (uncredited)
Estelle Etterre
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
February 10, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Design for Living
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Lubitsch
Ben Hecht, Noël Coward
John Leipold
Victor Milner
Frances Marsh
Ernst Lubitsch
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Ernst Lubitsch
Director
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Ernst Lubitsch
Producer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Frances Marsh
Editor
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
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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TSPDT - 1000 Greatest Films
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Frequently Asked Questions About Design for Living
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Design for Living about?
Independent Gilda is resigned fo a life of married tedium when Tom and George, having gotten past their jealousy, come to America and whisk Gilda away to live an exciting polyamorous life in Paris.
Who directed Design for Living?
Design for Living was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Who stars in Design for Living?
The principal cast of Design for Living includes Fredric March, Miriam Hopkins, Gary Cooper, Edward Everett Horton, Franklin Pangborn.
When was Design for Living released and how long is it?
Design for Living was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Design for Living?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Design for Living was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Design for Living?
Design for Living holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).