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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Constance Bennett | ... | Jerry Kilbourne | |
| Brian Aherne | ... | Wade Rawlins | |
| Alan Mowbray | ... | Grosvenor - Butler | |
| Billie Burke | ... | Mrs. Kilbourne | |
| Patsy Kelly | ... | Etta | |
| Ann Dvorak | ... | Minerva Harlan | |
| Tom Brown | ... | Kane Kilbourne | |
| Clarence Kolb | ... | Mr. Kilbourne | |
| Bonita Granville | ... | Marian Kilbourne | |
| Marjorie Rambeau | ... | Mrs. Harlan | |
| Phillip Reed | ... | Herbert Wheeler | |
| Willie Best | ... | George | |
| Sidney Bracey | ... | 2nd Butler | |
| Paul Everton | ... | Senator Harlan | |
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Marjorie Kane | ... | Rosa |
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Dizzy society matron Emily Kilbourne has a habit of hiring ex-cons and hobos as servants. Her latest find is a handsome "tramp" who shows up at her doorstep and soon ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of her pretty Geraldine. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>
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screwball comedy | hobo | upstairs downstairs | sister sister relationship | mother son relationship |Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 March 1938 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dark Chapter See more »Filming Locations:
Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Etta: Well, no wonder he left. Even a tramp has some feelings.
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(1864) (uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by George Frederick Root
Sung a cappella by Bonita Granville
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Clarence Kolb and Marjorie Rambeau would be reunited in the 1957 film Man of a Thousand Faces. the last feature film for each. See more »Goofs
When Jerry and Marian are rushing down the stairs near the beginning of the film, a shadow of the boom microphone is visible on the wall to the left. See more »Quotes
Rosa: I hardly even spoke to the man. Only to kiss him goodnight.Etta: Well, no wonder he left. Even a tramp has some feelings.
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Crazy Credits
Behind the opening credits, the cast walks arm in arm up the driveway towards the camera. See more »Soundtracks
Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! (The Boys Are Marching)(1864) (uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by George Frederick Root
Sung a cappella by Bonita Granville
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This movie is priceless. Too bad it got caught up in a time where it wasn't recognized as it should have been. It is my and my husband's favorite movie of all time. Would love to purchase a DVD or VHS but, don't know where to get it.
The story line is terrific!
The characters are proficient!
Wonderfully written.
Brilliantly directed.
If you ever have the chance to watch this movie, don't pass it up!