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Passion Flower

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  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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POPULARITY
144,497
57,059
Ray Milland, Charles Bickford, and Kay Francis in Passion Flower (1930)
Drama
A bored society woman invites scandal and heartache when she falls in love with her low-born chauffeur.A bored society woman invites scandal and heartache when she falls in love with her low-born chauffeur.A bored society woman invites scandal and heartache when she falls in love with her low-born chauffeur.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
381
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
144,497
57,059
  • Director
    • William C. de Mille(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Kathleen Norris
    • Martin Flavin(adaptation and dialogue)
    • L.E. Johnson(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Kay Francis
    • Kay Johnson
    • Charles Bickford
Top credits
  • Director
    • William C. de Mille(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Kathleen Norris
    • Martin Flavin(adaptation and dialogue)
    • L.E. Johnson(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Kay Francis
    • Kay Johnson
    • Charles Bickford
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    • 11User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Kay Francis and Lewis Stone in Passion Flower (1930)
    Kay Francis in Passion Flower (1930)
    Kay Francis and Kay Johnson in Passion Flower (1930)
    Charles Bickford and Kay Johnson in Passion Flower (1930)
    Charles Bickford, Kay Francis, Kay Johnson, and Lewis Stone in Passion Flower (1930)
    Kay Francis and Kay Johnson in Passion Flower (1930)
    Ray Milland, Charles Bickford, and Kay Francis in Passion Flower (1930)
    Kay Francis in Passion Flower (1930)
    Charles Bickford and Kay Francis in Passion Flower (1930)
    Charles Bickford and Kay Francis in Passion Flower (1930)
    Charles Bickford and Kay Francis in Passion Flower (1930)
    Charles Bickford and Kay Francis in Passion Flower (1930)

    Top cast

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    Kay Francis
    Kay Francis
    • Dulce Morado
    Kay Johnson
    Kay Johnson
    • Katherine Pringle 'Cassy' Wallace
    Charles Bickford
    Charles Bickford
    • Dan Wallace
    Winter Hall
    Winter Hall
    • Leroy Pringle
    Lewis Stone
    Lewis Stone
    • Antonio Morado
    Zasu Pitts
    Zasu Pitts
    • Mrs. Harney
    Dickie Moore
    Dickie Moore
    • Tommy Wallace
    Mary Carlisle
    Mary Carlisle
    • Blonde Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Jay Eaton
    Jay Eaton
    • Dancing Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Ray Milland
    Ray Milland
    • Party Guest with Letter
    • (uncredited)
    Herbert Prior
    Herbert Prior
    • Party Guest with Glasses
    • (uncredited)
    C. Aubrey Smith
    C. Aubrey Smith
    • Man at Ferry Boat Pier
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Trent
    Jack Trent
    • Dancing Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Ellinor Vanderveer
    Ellinor Vanderveer
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William C. de Mille(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Kathleen Norris
      • Martin Flavin(adaptation and dialogue)
      • L.E. Johnson(additional dialogue)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The second and final film in which Charles Bickford and Kay Johnson appeared together after Dynamiittia (1929). Passion Flower and Dynamite share several of the same crew members, and the respective films were each directed by a deMille brother.
    • Goofs
      Although there is a five-year gap in the narrative, the ladies' clothes / hats are in the same late 1920s / early 1930s fashions throughout. This is particularly noticeable with Kay Francis.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Harney: Of course it did seem kind of funny at first not having a man about the place. They're kinda handy in the daytime and they're sorta entertaining in the evening. But as far as I'm concerned, I'd just as soon have a good radio.

    User reviews11

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    7/10
    love triangle during the depression
    Kay Johnson is Cassy, who marries Dan, the family chauffeur ( Charles Bickford). Dan is stubborn, and at first, won't accept any presents or kindness from cousin Dulce (Kay Francis). we sure spent a LONG time seeing how Dan and Cassy lived not accepting any kindness from others. it wasn't pretty. later, Dan and Dulce fall for each other, although they are both still married to others. Zasu Pitts is the landlord turned housekeeper, who seems to have moved in with them. she shows up now and then with town gossip. or something. when Dan and Dulce fall in love, they talk about how much they will be hurting others. even Cassy says Dan should be with Dulce if he loves her. Will things ever work out so they can be together? Dulce thinks she has things all worked out, but maybe not. some fun uncredited roles -- Aubrey Smith, always the old, stately gentleman is Man on Pier, and Ray Milland is Man with Letter. directed by Bill DeMille, brother of the more famous Cecil. he was a very successful playwright. story by Kathleen Norris.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1931 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kathleen Norris' Passion Flower
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.20 : 1

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