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Sylvia Scarlett

1935-12-25 · 97 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Drama · Romance

When her father decides to flee to England, young Sylvia Scarlett must become Sylvester Scarlett and protect her father every step of the way, with the questionable help of plenty others.

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Directors
George Cukor
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 641,000
Revenue
USD 497,000

Top Cast

Katharine HepburnKatharine HepburnSylvia Scarlett
Cary GrantCary GrantJimmy Monkley
Brian AherneBrian AherneMichael Fane
Edmund GwennEdmund GwennHenry Scarlett
Natalie PaleyNatalie PaleyLily
Dennie MooreDennie MooreMaudie Tilt
Lennox PawleDrunk
Harrold CheeversBobby
Lionel PapeSergeant Major
Robert AdairRobert AdairTurnkey
Peter HobbesSteward
Leonard MudieLeonard MudieSteward
Jacques VanaireSteward
Frank MoranFrank MoranMinor Role (uncredited)

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