Red-Headed Woman (1932)
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- Passed
- 1h 19min
- Comedy, Drama
- 25 Jun 1932 (USA)
- Movie
A gold-digging secretary will do whatever it takes to get ahead in society-including luring her morally minded boss away from his happy marriage.
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Awards:
- 3 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jean Harlow | ... |
Lil Andrews
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| Chester Morris | ... |
Bill Legendre Jr.
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| Lewis Stone | ... |
William Legendre Sr.
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| Leila Hyams | ... |
Irene Legendre
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| Una Merkel | ... |
Sally
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| Henry Stephenson | ... |
Charles B. Gaerste
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| May Robson | ... |
Aunt Jane
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| Charles Boyer | ... |
Albert
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| Harvey Clark | ... |
Uncle Fred
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| Henry Armetta | ... |
Waiter Warning Bill of Lipstick (uncredited)
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| Sidney Bracey | ... |
Man Wanting to Use Phone Booth (uncredited)
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| Ed Brady | ... |
Man Outside Pool Hall (uncredited)
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| Ralph Byrd | ... |
Driver with Mustache (uncredited)
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| Albert Conti | ... |
Frenchman in Paris (uncredited)
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| Adolph Faylauer | ... |
Man at Race Track (uncredited)
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| Leyland Hodgson | ... |
Surprised Party Guest (uncredited)
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James T. Mack | ... |
Thomas - Legendre Butler (uncredited)
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| Edmund Mortimer | ... |
Gaerste's Dinner Guest (uncredited)
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Wilfrid North | ... |
Judge at Divorce Hearing (uncredited)
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| Edgar Norton | ... |
Tompkins - Gaerste's Butler (uncredited)
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| William H. O'Brien | ... |
Waiter at Gaerste Party (uncredited)
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| Sarah Padden | ... |
Mary - Legendre Maid (uncredited)
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William Pawley | ... |
Al (uncredited)
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Lee Phelps | ... |
Waiter Calling Bill to Phone (uncredited)
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| Eddie Phillips | ... |
Gaerste's Dinner Guest (uncredited)
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| Rolfe Sedan | ... |
Man at Race Track (uncredited)
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| August Tollaire | ... |
Bearded Millionaire Frenchman at Finale (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jack Conway | ||
Written by
| Katharine Brush | ... | (from the book by) |
| Anita Loos | ... | (screen play by) |
| Felix E. Feist | ... | () (uncredited) |
| F. Scott Fitzgerald | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Bess Meredyth | ... | () (uncredited) |
| C. Gardner Sullivan | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Albert Lewin | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Irving Thalberg | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Harold Rosson | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Blanche Sewell | ||
Casting By
| Benjamin Thau | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
Costume Design by
| Adrian | ... | (gowns) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles Dorian | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording director |
| James Brock | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| George Hurrell Sr. | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1932) (United States) (theatrical)
- Regal Films (1932) (Canada) (theatrical) (as Regal Films Ltd.)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1932) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Film AB Le Mat-Metro-Goldwyn (1933) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1934) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1975) (Australia) (theatrical) (reissue)
- Warner Bros. (2019) (France) (theatrical) (restored version)
- The Criterion Channel (2024) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America (acknowledgement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Lil (Jean Harlow) works for the Legendre Company and causes Bill (Chester Morris) to divorce Irene (Leila Hyams) and marry her. She has an affair with businessman Gaerste (Henry Stevenson) and uses him to force society to pay attention to her. She has another affair with the chauffeur Albert (Charles Boyer).
Written by Ed Stephan |
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| Taglines | The Red-Headed Woman's Code: Every man - single or married - is fair prey. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $401,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $1,658,980 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Joan Crawford and Clara Bow were the most prominent actresses considered for the title role before the younger, less experienced Jean Harlow was cast. There had, in fact, been so many candidates for the role that MGM's Marie Dressler donned a red wig and posed for some gag publicity stills. See more » |
| Goofs | (at around 17 mins) When Sally is removing her pajamas to give back to Lillian, the camera constantly is moving to keep the nudity out of the frame. However, when Sally removes her top and hands it to Lillian, it can be seen for a half second that Jean Harlow's right breast is covered by a flesh-covered, strapless half-bra that conceals only the lower breast. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited from Flying High (1931). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Red-Headed Woman See more » |
| Quotes |
Lil Andrews:
[trying on a dress in a store, Lil positions herself in front of a sunny window]
Can you see through this? Store Clerk: I'm afraid you can, Miss. Lil Andrews: I'll wear it. Store Clerk: Oh! See more » |