The Grand Dame (1931)
Peggy is a gangster's moll from New Jersey, living a pampered life in Manhattan with three French maids. Blue bloods from England have invited her to tea this afternoon; she's looking forward to her initiation into high society. She takes a Rolls to a club where she's greeted by a team of fakers who plan to sell her a membership in an exclusive but fictive club - for $25,000. As Peggy tries to be refined, will the grifters succeed in the con?
Director: Arthur Hurley
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: May 2, 1931
Cast
- Patsy Kelly - Peggy O'Rourke
- Austin Fairman - (uncredited)
- Winifred Harris - Lady Witherspoon aka English Annie (uncredited)
- Donald Kirke - (uncredited)
- Matt McHugh - (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Stanley Rauh (Story)
Cinematography: Ray Foster
Production: The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Arthur Hurley
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Grand Dame about?
- Peggy is a gangster's moll from New Jersey, living a pampered life in Manhattan with three French maids. Blue bloods from England have invited her to tea this afternoon; she's looking forward to her initiation into high society. She takes a Rolls to a club where she's greeted by a team of fakers who plan to sell her a membership in an exclusive but fictive club - for $25,000. As Peggy tries to be refined, will the grifters succeed in the con?
- Who directed The Grand Dame?
- The Grand Dame was directed by Arthur Hurley.
- Who stars in The Grand Dame?
- The Grand Dame stars Patsy Kelly, Austin Fairman, Winifred Harris, Donald Kirke, Matt McHugh.
- How long is The Grand Dame?
- The Grand Dame has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Grand Dame?
- The Grand Dame is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Grand Dame produced?
- The Grand Dame was produced in United States of America.