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Our Modern Maidens

1929-09-08 · 76 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Comedy

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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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 CrawfordJoan CrawfordBillie Brown
Rod La RocqueRod La RocqueGlenn Abbott aka 'Dynamite'
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Gil Jordan
Anita PageAnita PageKentucky
Edward NugentEdward NugentReg
Josephine DunnJosephine DunnGinger
Albert GranAlbert GranB. Bickering Brown
Edwina BoothEdwina BoothUndetermined Role (uncredited)
Adrienne D'AmbricourtAdrienne D'AmbricourtParisian Housekeeper Annette (uncredited)
Carrie DaumeryCarrie DaumeryWedding Guest (uncredited)
Geraldine DvorakGeraldine DvorakGarbo Look-a-like Party Guest (uncredited)
Anita GarvinAnita GarvinBridesmaid (uncredited)
Stuart MacChesneyChild in the Wedding (uncredited)
Earl McCarthyEarl McCarthyParty Guest (uncredited)

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