Maid to Order (1931)
While trying to nab a gang of diamond smugglers, the police are notified by Scotland Yard that the gang's leader, a beautiful Englishwoman who was on her way to the States to take control of the gang, has been caught. Because the American gangsters don't know what their English boss looks like, the police persuade a female impersonator to pretend to be her and infiltrate the gang.
Director: Elmer Clifton
Genre: Comedy, Mystery
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: August 28, 1931
Cast
- Julian Eltinge - Julian Eltinge
- Jane Reid - Joyce Carlyle
- George E. Stone - Shorty (as Georgie Stone)
- Betty Boyd - Lotti Lorraine
- Jack Richardson - Jim McGuire, Smuggler
- Al Hill - Harry
- Kernan Cripps - Detective Scranton (as Kernan Gripps)
- Charles Giblyn - Chief Randall (as Charles Giblin)
- Jean Reno - Bit Role (uncredited)
Screenplay
- A. J. L. Parsons (Story)
- Doris Dembow (Story)
- Grace Elliott (Dialogue)
Production: Jesse Weil Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
jewel theft, criminal gang, female impersonator
More Films by Director: Elmer Clifton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maid to Order about?
- While trying to nab a gang of diamond smugglers, the police are notified by Scotland Yard that the gang's leader, a beautiful Englishwoman who was on her way to the States to take control of the gang, has been caught. Because the American gangsters don't know what their English boss looks like, the police persuade a female impersonator to pretend to be her and infiltrate the gang.
- Who directed Maid to Order?
- Maid to Order was directed by Elmer Clifton.
- Who stars in Maid to Order?
- Maid to Order stars Julian Eltinge, Jane Reid, George E. Stone, Betty Boyd, Jack Richardson, Al Hill.
- How long is Maid to Order?
- Maid to Order has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Maid to Order?
- Maid to Order is a Comedy, Mystery film.
- Where was Maid to Order produced?
- Maid to Order was produced in United States of America.