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A housekeeper faces unexpected snobbery when she marries her boss in this enjoyable drama starring Oscar-nominee Marie Dressler ("Dinner at Eight") and Oscar-honoree and Golden Globe-winner Jean Hersholt ("Grand Hotel"). Co-starring Oscar-honoree Myrna Loy ("The Best Years of Our Lives"). Dressler received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role as Emma.
Original Release
01/02/1932
US Release
01/02/1932
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Marie Dressler | Emma / Emma Thatcher Smith |
| Richard Cromwell | Ronald 'Ronnie' Smith / Ronnie |
| Jean Hersholt | Mr. Smith / Frederick 'Fred' Smith |
| Myrna Loy | Isabelle / Countess Isabelle 'Izzy' Smith Marlin |
| John Miljan | District Attorney |
| Purnell Pratt | Haskins |
| Leila Bennett | Matilda |
| Barbara Kent | Gypsy Smith / Gypsy |
| Kathryn Crawford | Sue Smith / Sue |
| George Meeker | Bill Smith / Bill |
Directors
Writers
Frances Marion, Leonard Praskins, Zelda Sears
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Marie Dressler | Emma / Emma Thatcher Smith |
| Richard Cromwell | Ronald 'Ronnie' Smith / Ronnie |
| Jean Hersholt | Mr. Smith / Frederick 'Fred' Smith |
| Myrna Loy | Isabelle / Countess Isabelle 'Izzy' Smith Marlin |
| John Miljan | District Attorney |
| Purnell Pratt | Haskins |
| Leila Bennett | Matilda |
| Barbara Kent | Gypsy Smith / Gypsy |
| Kathryn Crawford | Sue Smith / Sue |
| George Meeker | Bill Smith / Bill |
| Dale Fuller | Maid |
| Wilfred Noy | Drake / Drake the Butler |
| André Cheron | Count Pierre |
| Wilson Benge | George - Second Butler |
| Wade Boteler | Airport Official |
| George Cooper | Airfield Mechanic |
| Edith Fellows | Gypsy as a Child |
| Clarence Geldert | Trial Judge |
| Sherry Hall | Magazine and Candy Clerk |
| Edward Hearn | Haskins' Assistant |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Clarence Brown | Producer |
| Harry Rapf | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1932 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
