Private Worlds (1935)
The supreme dramatic story of a woman courageous enough to bare her secret heart...to let man explore her private world to reveal the truth about men and love that lies smothered in every woman's heart!
At the Brentwood Asylum for the mentally ill, psychiatrist partners Jane Everest and Alex MacGregor are broken up by the new superintendent, Dr. Charles Monet, who has a low regard for women physicians. Jane and Charles clash on patient treatment, and Jane learns that Charles has a sister, Claire, with a mysterious past.
Director: Gregory La Cava
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: April 19, 1935
Cast
- Claudette Colbert - Dr. Jane Everest
- Charles Boyer - Dr. Charles Monet
- Joan Bennett - Sally MacGregor
- Helen Vinson - Claire Monet
- Joel McCrea - Dr. Alex MacGregor
- Jean Rouverol - Carrie Flint
- Esther Dale - Matron
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams - Jerry Stone
- Dora Clement - Bertha Hirst
- Sam Godfrey - Tom Hirst
Screenplay
- Lynn Starling (Screenplay)
- Gregory La Cava (Screenplay)
- Phyllis Bottome (Novel)
Music: Heinz Roemheld, Heinz Roemheld
Cinematography: Leon Shamroy
Editing: Aubrey Scotto
Production: Walter Wanger Productions, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
hospital, mental illness
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Private Worlds about?
- At the Brentwood Asylum for the mentally ill, psychiatrist partners Jane Everest and Alex MacGregor are broken up by the new superintendent, Dr. Charles Monet, who has a low regard for women physicians. Jane and Charles clash on patient treatment, and Jane learns that Charles has a sister, Claire, with a mysterious past.
- Who directed Private Worlds?
- Private Worlds was directed by Gregory La Cava.
- Who stars in Private Worlds?
- Private Worlds stars Claudette Colbert, Charles Boyer, Joan Bennett, Helen Vinson, Joel McCrea, Jean Rouverol.
- How long is Private Worlds?
- Private Worlds has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Private Worlds?
- Private Worlds is a Drama film.
- Where was Private Worlds produced?
- Private Worlds was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Private Worlds?
- The themes of Private Worlds include: Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Medical Drama and Hospital.