

Design for Living
1933-12-29 · 91 min · ★ 7.1
Independent Gilda is resigned fo a life of married tedium when Tom and George, having gotten past their jealousy, come to America and whisk Gilda away to live an exciting polyamorous life in Paris.
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- Directors
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Fredric MarchTom Chambers
Miriam HopkinsGilda Farrell
Gary CooperGeorge Curtis
Edward Everett HortonMax Plunkett
Franklin PangbornMr. Douglas
Isabel JewellPlunkett's Stenographer
Jane DarwellCurtis' Housekeeper
Wyndham StandingMax's Butler
Lionel BelmoreTheatre Patron (uncredited)
Nora CecilTom's Secretary (uncredited)
Émile ChautardTrain Conductor (uncredited)
Mathilde ComontHeavy Woman (uncredited)
Adrienne D'AmbricourtCafe Proprietress (uncredited)
James DonlanFat Man with Ring (uncredited)
Harry DunkinsonMr. Egelbauer (uncredited)
Estelle EtterreWoman in Audience (uncredited)
Charles K. FrenchTheatre Patron (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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