Jane Steps Out (1938)
Remember "Pygmalion" and "A Girl Must Live"- now comes another scintillating hit from the same studios...Brilliant, different, intimate. DIANA CHURCHILL and JEAN MUIR in Britain's Sauciest Hit!
Wallflower Jane Wilton has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful and popular sister Beatrice. Making things worse, Beatrice is spiteful and cruel, directing all manner of nastiness towards the submissive and uncomplaining Jane. But when Beatrice sets her cap for Jane's erstwhile boy friend Basil Gilbert, she goes a shade too far. For once, the worm turns, and Jane fights tooth and nail to win her man back. A retelling of the Cinderella story.
Director: Paul L. Stein
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: May 16, 1938
Cast
- Diana Churchill - Jane Wilton
- Jean Muir - Beatrice Wilton
- Peter Murray-Hill - Basil Gilbert
- Athene Seyler - Grandma
- Fred Emney - General Wilton
- Iris Hoey - Mrs. Wilton
- Judy Kelly - Margot Kent
Screenplay
Production: Associated British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
love triangle, romcom, sisters, cinderella
More Films by Director: Paul L. Stein
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jane Steps Out about?
- Wallflower Jane Wilton has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful and popular sister Beatrice. Making things worse, Beatrice is spiteful and cruel, directing all manner of nastiness towards the submissive and uncomplaining Jane. But when Beatrice sets her cap for Jane's erstwhile boy friend Basil Gilbert, she goes a shade too far. For once, the worm turns, and Jane fights tooth and nail to win her man back. A retelling of the Cinderella story.
- Who directed Jane Steps Out?
- Jane Steps Out was directed by Paul L. Stein.
- Who stars in Jane Steps Out?
- Jane Steps Out stars Diana Churchill, Jean Muir, Peter Murray-Hill, Athene Seyler, Fred Emney, Iris Hoey.
- How long is Jane Steps Out?
- Jane Steps Out has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Jane Steps Out?
- Jane Steps Out is a Comedy film.
- Where was Jane Steps Out produced?
- Jane Steps Out was produced in United Kingdom.