Dramatic School
"What price fame for innocent beauties seeking careers in the theatre's spotlight!"
Originally released in 1938. Dramatic School is a drama/romance film. directed by Robert B. Sinclair. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Luise Rainer, Paulette Goddard, and Alan Marshal
Synopsis
Aspiring actress Louise Muban attends the prestigious Paris School of Drama during the day and works at a dreary factory assembling gas meters at night. She daydreams and "acts" her way through life, and her fellow students at school begin to suspect her stories are just that - fabrications. After Louise begins to weave an actual meeting with a debonair playboy into a fantasy of club dates and romance, her classmate Nana discovers the lie when she too meets the playboy. Nana sets a trap for Louise, and the result is an end to one fantasy and the realization of another.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 9, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Luise Rainer
as Louise Mauban
Paulette Goddard
as Nana
Alan Marshal
as Marquis Andre D'Abbencourt
Lana Turner
as Mado
Genevieve Tobin
as Gina Bertier
John Hubbard
as Fleury
Henry Stephenson
as Pasquel Sr.
Gale Sondergaard
as Madame Therese Charlot
Melville Cooper
as Boulin
Erik Rhodes
as Georges Mounier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dramatic School about?
Aspiring actress Louise Muban attends the prestigious Paris School of Drama during the day and works at a dreary factory assembling gas meters at night. She daydreams and "acts" her way through lif...
Who directed Dramatic School?
Dramatic School was directed by Robert B. Sinclair.
How long is Dramatic School?
Dramatic School has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Dramatic School released?
Dramatic School was released on December 9, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dramatic School?
The main cast of Dramatic School includes Luise Rainer, Paulette Goddard, Alan Marshal, Lana Turner, Genevieve Tobin.