

Beauty and the Boss
1932-04-09 · 65 min · ★ 7.0
An ultra-efficient Plain Jane secretary blossoms when she accompanies her boss on a business trip to Paris.
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Production details
- Directors
- Roy Del Ruth
- Production companies
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Marian MarshSusie Sachs
David MannersBaron Paul von Ullrich
Warren WilliamBaron Josef von Ullrich
Charles ButterworthLudwig Pfeffer Jr.
Frederick KerrCount Von Tolheim
Mary DoranOlive 'Ollie' Frey
Robert GreigChappel
Yola d'AvrilBathtub Phone Caller Mimi (uncredited)
Harry HolmanHotel Manager (uncredited)
Olaf HyttenBusiness Associate (uncredited)
Barbara LeonardWoman with Dog (uncredited)
August TollaireParis Hotel Guest in Hallway (uncredited)
Polly WaltersLudwig's Girl (uncredited)
Leo WhiteMan in Elevator (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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