

Devotion
1931-09-25 · 81 min · ★ 7.2
A young Londoner disguises herself to become governess of the son of the barrister she loves.
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- Directors
- Robert Milton
- Production companies
- RKO Pathé Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ann HardingShirley Mortimer
Leslie HowardDavid Trent
O. P. HeggieMr. Emmet Mortimer
Louise Closser HaleMrs. Mortimer
Dudley DiggesSergeant Herbert Coggins
Alison SkipworthMrs. Matilda Coggins
Doris LloydPansy
Robert WilliamsNorman Harrington
Olive TellMrs. Trent
Tempe PigottTibby - The Cook
Ruth WestonMargaret Mortimer
Douglas ScottDerek Trent
Joyce CoadElsie
Cyril DelevantiReporter
Forrester HarveyGas Inspector
Tenen HoltzWaiter
Claude KingArthur - Trent's Junior Partner
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