Beauty for the Asking
"TO the HIGHEST BIDDER! - the charm secrets that land that man"
Originally released in 1939. Beauty for the Asking is a romance/drama film. directed by Glenn Tryon. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lucille Ball, Patric Knowles, and Donald Woods
Synopsis
Denny breaks up with his fiancée Jean to marries wealthy Flora. When Jean is fired from her job she decides to market the face cream she invented. After sending it to twelve rich woman, only Flora decides to invest in the business. As Denny has no job, the girls give him an office at the factory. The business takes off, but Jean finds that she is still in love with Denny and Denny seems to forget he is married to Flora.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 1939
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lucille Ball
as Jean Russell
Patric Knowles
as Denny Williams
Donald Woods
as Jeffrey Martin
Frieda Inescort
as Flora Barton-Williams
Inez Courtney
as Gwen Morrison
Leona Maricle
as Eve Harrington
Frances Mercer
as Patricia Wharton
Whitney Bourne
as Peggy Ponsby
George Beranger
as Cyril
Kay Sutton
as Miss Whitman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beauty for the Asking about?
Denny breaks up with his fiancée Jean to marries wealthy Flora. When Jean is fired from her job she decides to market the face cream she invented. After sending it to twelve rich woman, only Flora...
Who directed Beauty for the Asking?
Beauty for the Asking was directed by Glenn Tryon.
How long is Beauty for the Asking?
Beauty for the Asking has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Beauty for the Asking released?
Beauty for the Asking was released on February 24, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beauty for the Asking?
The main cast of Beauty for the Asking includes Lucille Ball, Patric Knowles, Donald Woods, Frieda Inescort, Inez Courtney.