

Our Modern Maidens
1929-09-08 · 76 min · ★ 5.6
Young, vivacious Billie uses her charms on influential businessman Glenn Abbott in hopes of getting her secret fiancé Gil a diplomatic appointment. Meanwhile, Gil's affections meander to beautiful ingenue Kentucky, Billie's best friend.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jack Conway
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 283,000
- Revenue
- USD 857,000
Top Cast
Joan CrawfordBillie Brown
Rod La RocqueGlenn Abbott aka 'Dynamite'
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Gil Jordan
Anita PageKentucky
Edward NugentReg
Josephine DunnGinger
Albert GranB. Bickering Brown
Edwina BoothUndetermined Role (uncredited)
Adrienne D'AmbricourtParisian Housekeeper Annette (uncredited)
Carrie DaumeryWedding Guest (uncredited)
Geraldine DvorakGarbo Look-a-like Party Guest (uncredited)
Anita GarvinBridesmaid (uncredited)
Earl McCarthyParty Guest (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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