The Gorgeous Hussy
"She swayed a nation..ruled the hearts of men...and spent her life trying to win the one she really loved!"
Originally released in 1936. The Gorgeous Hussy is a drama/history film. directed by Clarence Brown.
Starring Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor, and Lionel Barrymore
Synopsis
It's the early nineteenth century Washington. Young adult Margaret O'Neal, Peggy to most that know her, is the daughter of Major William O'Neal, who is the innkeeper of the establishment where most out-of-town politicians and military men stay when they're in Washington. Peggy is pretty and politically aware. She is courted by several of those politicians and military men who all want to marry her, except for the one with who she is truly in love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Crawford
as Margaret "Peggy" O'Neal
Robert Taylor
as 'Bow' Timberlake
Lionel Barrymore
as Andrew Jackson
Franchot Tone
as John H. Eaton
Melvyn Douglas
as John Randolph
James Stewart
as Roderick "Rowdy" Dow
Beulah Bondi
as Rachel Jackson
Alison Skipworth
as Mrs. Beall
Louis Calhern
as Leroy Sunderland
Melville Cooper
as Cuthbert
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,119,000
- Revenue
- $2,019,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gorgeous Hussy about?
It's the early nineteenth century Washington. Young adult Margaret O'Neal, Peggy to most that know her, is the daughter of Major William O'Neal, who is the innkeeper of the establishment where most...
Who directed The Gorgeous Hussy?
The Gorgeous Hussy was directed by Clarence Brown.
How long is The Gorgeous Hussy?
The Gorgeous Hussy has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Gorgeous Hussy released?
The Gorgeous Hussy was released on August 28, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gorgeous Hussy?
The main cast of The Gorgeous Hussy includes Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone, Melvyn Douglas.