The Girl from Missouri

The Girl from Missouri

Director: Jack Conway Cast: Jean Harlow
Jean Harlow
, Franchot Tone
Franchot Tone
, Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore
, Patsy Kelly
Patsy Kelly
Jack Conway
The Girl from Missouri

The Girl from Missouri

Director: Jack Conway Cast: Jean Harlow
Jean Harlow
, Franchot Tone
Franchot Tone
, Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore
, Patsy Kelly
Patsy Kelly
Jack Conway

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Overview

Originally titled Eadie was a Lady, this Jean Harlow vehicle was slated for release under the title Born to be Kissed, but the new Production Code vetoed this "suggestive" cognomen. After a brief and uncomfortable period as One Hundred Percent Pure, the film was finally shipped to theaters as The Girl From Missouri. Harlow plays Eadie, a sexy gold-digger who promises to remain chaste until she finds a wealthy husband. Travelling to New York in the company of her best friend Kitty (Patsy Kelly), Eadie manages to keep that promise, though for a while it looks as though she'll succumb to the charms of playboy T. R. Paige Jr. (Franchot Tone). Once Paige has proven that his intentions are basically honorable, Eadie must break down the resistance of T. R. Paige Sr. (Lionel Barrymore), who is dead-set against his son's romance and intends to frame the girl in a compromising position. She gets even with Paige Sr. by framing him, but there's still a couple of reels to go before the happy ending. Except for some provocative costuming, Jean Harlow's character is essentially decent, thereby "cleansing" some of the more risque elements of this enjoyable romantic comedy. The film's best line is delivered by Patsy Kelly who, when propositioned by an elderly roue, snarls "Look at this! Death takes a holiday!"

Product Details

Release Date: 10/25/2011
UPC: 0883316340844
Original Release: 1934
Source: Warner Archives
Region Code: A
Presentation: [Full Frame]
Sound: [monaural]
Language: English
Time: 1:12:00
Sales rank: 47,594

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Jean Harlow Eadie
Franchot Tone T.R. Paige Jr.
Lionel Barrymore T.R. Paige
Patsy Kelly Kitty Lennihan
Lewis Stone Frank Cousins
Alan Mowbray Lord Douglas
Clara Blandick Miss Newberry
Russell Hopton Bert
Hale Hamilton Charles Turner
Henry Kolker Sen. Titcombe
Nat Pendleton Lifeguard
William Boyd Eadie's Stepfather,Eadie's Stepfather
Marion Lord Wardrobe Mistress
Carol Tevis Baby Talker
Desmond Roberts Butler
Bert Roach Willie
Norman Ainsley 2nd Butler
Howard Hickman Senator
James Burke Policeman
Lee Phelps Policeman
Alice Lake Manicurist
Lane Chandler Doorman
Richard Tucker Office Manager
Des Roberts Butler
Gladys Hulette Secretary
Charles Wilson Lieutenant
Charles Williams Cameraman
Fuzzy Knight Cameraman
Dennis O'Keefe Dance Extra
Larry Steers Extra in Stateroom
Charles Coleman Actor
Maude Eburne Actor
Douglas Fowley Actor
William Axt Composer

Technical Credits
Jack Conway Director
Bernard H. Hyman Producer
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