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Personal Maid

1931-09-12 · 74 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Romance

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 CarrollNancy CarrollNora Ryan
Pat O'BrienPat O'BrienPeter Shea
Gene RaymondGene RaymondDick Gary
Mary BolandMary BolandMrs. Otis Gary
George FawcettGeorge FawcettGary Gary
Hugh O'ConnellHugh O'ConnellKipp
Ernest LawfordBarrows
Charlotte WyntersCharlotte WyntersGwen Gary
Jessie BusleyJessie BusleyMa Ryan
Donald MeekDonald MeekPa Ryan
Clara LangsnerClara LangsnerMrs. Wurtz
Terry CarrollAnna Ryan
Ronnee MadsenPersonal Maid
Chester CluteChester CluteGary Family Servant (uncredited)
Lewis DraytonMinor Role (uncredited)
Francis FraunieMinor Role (uncredited)
Doro MerandeDoro MerandeMrs. Wurtz's Maid (uncredited)
George Offerman, Jr.George Offerman, Jr.Elevator Operator (uncredited)

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