Splendor
"My husband's own family tossed my heart to the highest bidder!"
1935 · 1h 15m · Approved
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Elliott Nugent
Overview
When Brighton Lorrimore returns home with his new bride, Phyllis, his family makes their disappointment in his choice obvious. Facing bankruptcy and the loss of their mansion and social position, they had hoped that Brighton would marry wealthy heiress and family friend, Edith Gilbert.
Director and cast
- Elliott Nugent Director
- Miriam Hopkins as Phyllis Manning Lorrimore
- Joel McCrea as Brighton Lorrimore
- Paul Cavanagh as Martin Deering
- Billie Burke as Clarissa
- David Niven as Clancey Lorrimore
- Helen Westley as Mrs. Emmeline Lorrimore
- Katharine Alexander as Martha Lorrimore
- Ruth Weston as Edith Gilbert
- Arthur Treacher as Major Ballinger
- Torben Meyer as Baron Von Hoffstatter
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