Doughnuts and Society (1936)
MOMS CHOOSE THEIR OFFSPRING'S MATE!
Kate Flannagan and Belle Dugan operate a downtown coffee shop and, while dispensing their locally-famous doughnuts, engage in their favorite pastime, friendly quarreling between themselves. This changes when Belle suddenly becomes heir to a small fortune which allows her to crash high-society and make her daughter,Joan, a débutante. This creates a rift between the two former partners, with the result that the proud Kate refuses to accept her friend's good fortune nor allow her son, Jerry, who is in love with Joan, to do so.
Director: Lewis D. Collins
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: March 27, 1936
Cast
- Louise Fazenda - Kate Flannagan
- Maude Eburne - Belle Dugan
- Ann Rutherford - Joan Dugan
- Edward Nugent - Jerry Flannagan
- Hedda Hopper - Mrs. Murray Hill
- Franklin Pangborn - Benson
- Harold Minjir - Hoyt
- Olaf Hytten - Wellington
- Robert Light - Bill
- Isabelle Keith - Miss Bradley
Screenplay
- Wallace MacDonald (Screenplay)
- Robert St. Claire (Story)
- Robert St. Claire (Screenplay)
- Wallace MacDonald (Story)
- Karen DeWolf (Story)
Production: Mascot Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War
Keywords
coffee, partner, friends, high society, fortune
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doughnuts and Society about?
- Kate Flannagan and Belle Dugan operate a downtown coffee shop and, while dispensing their locally-famous doughnuts, engage in their favorite pastime, friendly quarreling between themselves. This changes when Belle suddenly becomes heir to a small fortune which allows her to crash high-society and make her daughter,Joan, a débutante. This creates a rift between the two former partners, with the result that the proud Kate refuses to accept her friend's good fortune nor allow her son, Jerry, who is in love with Joan, to do so.
- Who directed Doughnuts and Society?
- Doughnuts and Society was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
- Who stars in Doughnuts and Society?
- Doughnuts and Society stars Louise Fazenda, Maude Eburne, Ann Rutherford, Edward Nugent, Hedda Hopper, Franklin Pangborn.
- How long is Doughnuts and Society?
- Doughnuts and Society has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Doughnuts and Society?
- Doughnuts and Society is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Doughnuts and Society produced?
- Doughnuts and Society was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Doughnuts and Society?
- The themes of Doughnuts and Society include: High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War.