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The Brat
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The Brat

1931-08-23 · 65 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy

A society novelist brings a brash young chorus girl home in order to study her for inspiration for his new novel. His family is distraught, but soon her behavior has forever altered their snobbish ways.

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Directors
John Ford
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Sally O'NeilSally O'NeilThe Brat
Alan DinehartAlan DinehartMacMillan Forester
Frank AlbertsonFrank AlbertsonStephen Forester
William Collier Sr.William Collier Sr.Judge O'Flaherty
Virginia CherrillVirginia CherrillAngela
June CollyerJune CollyerJane
J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldTimson, the butler
Mary ForbesMary ForbesMrs. Forester
Albert GranAlbert GranBishop
Louise MackintoshLouise MackintoshLena
Margaret MannMargaret MannHousekeeper
Ward BondWard BondCourt Policeman (uncredited)
Mary GordonMary GordonAngry Wife in Night Court (uncredited)
George HumbertGeorge HumbertItalian Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Cyril McLaglenCyril (uncredited)
Philip SleemanPhilip SleemanMasher in Night Court (uncredited)

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