Yours for the Asking
"That ace of lovers meets the queen of diamonds...and queen takes ace in this game of love!"
Originally released in 1936. Yours for the Asking is a romance/comedy film. directed by Alexander Hall. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Raft, Dolores Costello, and Ida Lupino
Synopsis
Casino operator Johnny Lamb hires down-on-her-luck socialite Lucille Sutton as his casino hostess, in order to help her and to improve casino income. But Lamb's pals fear he may follow Lucille onto the straight-and-narrow path, which would not be good for business. So they hire Gert Malloy and Dictionary McKinney, a pair of con-artists, to manipulate Johnny back off the path of righteousness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Raft
as Johnny Lamb
Dolores Costello
as Lucille Sutton
Ida Lupino
as Gert Malloy
Reginald Owen
as Dictionary McKinney
James Gleason
as Saratoga
Edgar Kennedy
as Bicarbonate
Lynne Overman
as Honeysuckle
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
as Perry Barnes
Walter Walker
as Mr. Crenshaw
Robert Gleckler
as Slick Doran
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yours for the Asking about?
Casino operator Johnny Lamb hires down-on-her-luck socialite Lucille Sutton as his casino hostess, in order to help her and to improve casino income. But Lamb's pals fear he may follow Lucille onto...
Who directed Yours for the Asking?
Yours for the Asking was directed by Alexander Hall.
How long is Yours for the Asking?
Yours for the Asking has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Yours for the Asking released?
Yours for the Asking was released on July 23, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yours for the Asking?
The main cast of Yours for the Asking includes George Raft, Dolores Costello, Ida Lupino, Reginald Owen, James Gleason.