

Personal Maid
1931-09-12 · 74 min · ★ 6.5
Nora Ryan, a poor Irish girl, living in New York decides to change her life by working as a personal maid for the wealthy, Gary family.
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- Directors
- Monta Bell
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nancy CarrollNora Ryan
Pat O'BrienPeter Shea
Gene RaymondDick Gary
Mary BolandMrs. Otis Gary
George FawcettGary Gary
Hugh O'ConnellKipp
Charlotte WyntersGwen Gary
Jessie BusleyMa Ryan
Donald MeekPa Ryan
Clara LangsnerMrs. Wurtz
Chester CluteGary Family Servant (uncredited)
Doro MerandeMrs. Wurtz's Maid (uncredited)
George Offerman, Jr.Elevator Operator (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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