Summary
Heiress Nancy Crocker Fleming will only receive her inheritance if she marries a "plain American." Her late father was afraid a foreign gigolo would steal her heart and money.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 52GoodWatch 57
Letterboxd · 204 ratings3.2/5
IMDb6.2
Audience score29%
Running time
1 h 5 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 comedies, −35 min on the typical 100
typical 10065Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
Streams in 1 country, rent or buy in 4 more
Released
1938
December 9, 1938
88 years ago
Genres
ComedyRomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids.
and 34 more41 people
- Lucille BallNancy Crocker Fleming
- James EllisonAnthony J. Anthony
- Lee BowmanCount Georgi
- Granville BatesH.E. Crocker
- Mantan MorelandTilby
- Elliott SullivanRed
- Murray AlperJoe
- Jack AlbertsonReporter (uncredited)
Eddie AcuffGas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Joseph E. BernardMan Watering Lawn (uncredited)
Stanley BlystonePolice Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Jack CarsonRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)- HCHal CraigCop with Summons (uncredited)
Ralph DunnKennel Guard (uncredited)
Dick ElliottHenry (uncredited)
Ann EversNeeny (uncredited)
Billy FraneyHobo Witness at End (uncredited)
Ned GlassReporter (uncredited)- GGGus GlassmireMan (uncredited)
Chuck HamiltonCop Passenger (uncredited)
Grace HayleFat Reporter (uncredited)
Howard HickmanJudge Jonathan Travers (uncredited)
Earle HodginsHitchhiking Preacher (uncredited)
Robert HomansBailiff (uncredited)
Directing · 2
- Garson Kanin Director
- Edward Donahue Assistant Director
Writing · 3
- John Twist Screenplay
- Helen Meinardi Screenplay
- Thames Williamson Story
Production · 2
- Cliff Reid Producer
- Lee S. Marcus Production Executive
Camera · 1
- Russell Metty Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Jack Hively Editor
Sound · 2
- Roy Webb Music Director
- John L. Cass Sound Recordist
Art · 2
- Albert S. D'Agostino Art Direction
- Van Nest Polglase Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Renié Costume Design
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