Alice Adams
"Twenty-two and wonderful ... as Booth Tarkington's loveliest heroine!"
Originally released in 1935. Alice Adams is a romance/drama film. directed by George Stevens.
Starring Katharine Hepburn, Fred MacMurray, and Fred Stone
Synopsis
In the lower-middle-class Adams family, father and son are happy to work in a drugstore, but mother and daughter Alice try every possible social-climbing stratagem despite snubs and embarrassment. When Alice finally meets her dream man Arthur, mother nags father into a risky business venture and plans to impress Alice's beau with an "upscale" family dinner. Will the excruciating results drive Arthur away?
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (59 votes)
Budget
$342K
Production budget
Box Office
$770K
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Katharine Hepburn
as Alice Adams
Fred MacMurray
as Arthur Russell
Fred Stone
as Virgil Adams
Evelyn Venable
as Mildred 'Georgette' Palmer
Frank Albertson
as Walter Adams
Ann Shoemaker
as Mrs. Adams
Charley Grapewin
as J. A. Lamb
Grady Sutton
as Frank Dowling
Hedda Hopper
as Mrs. Palmer
Jonathan Hale
as Mr. Palmer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $342,000
- Revenue
- $770,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice Adams about?
In the lower-middle-class Adams family, father and son are happy to work in a drugstore, but mother and daughter Alice try every possible social-climbing stratagem despite snubs and embarrassment. ...
Who directed Alice Adams?
Alice Adams was directed by George Stevens.
How long is Alice Adams?
Alice Adams has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Alice Adams released?
Alice Adams was released on August 23, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alice Adams?
The main cast of Alice Adams includes Katharine Hepburn, Fred MacMurray, Fred Stone, Evelyn Venable, Frank Albertson.