Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1935 · 1h 15m

Splendor

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Director
Elliott Nugent
Cast
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
Crew
Gregg Toland — Director of Photography Margaret Clancey — Editor Alfred Newman — Original Music Composer Rachel Crothers — Screenplay Samuel Goldwyn — Producer Omar Kiam — Costume Design
Tagline

"My husband's own family tossed my heart to the highest bidder!"

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
bankruptheiress
Key Collaborators
Elliott Nugent Director Gregg Toland Director of Photography Margaret Clancey Editor Alfred Newman Original Music Composer Rachel Crothers Screenplay Samuel Goldwyn Producer Omar Kiam Costume Design
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