Ann Carver’s Profession (1933): Cast & Plot
Ann Carver’s Profession is a 1933 drama directed by Edward Buzzell, starring Fay Wray as Ann, Gene Raymond and Florence Wix. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ann Carver’s Profession About?
The premise of Ann Carver’s Profession without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Pity me… I once had love and threw it away! The story follows a newlywed couple whose marriage unravels when the wife’s rising career as a brilliant attorney eclipses her husband’s stagnant job, leaving him frustrated and the pair struggling to reconcile ambition with affection.
Ann Carver’s Profession Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- marital problem
- nightclub
- prosecutor
- judge
- lie
- pre code
- trial
- law
- murder
- marriage
- character name in title
Ann Carver’s Profession Cast & Characters
Fay Wray leads the cast as Ann, with Gene Raymond as Bill and Florence Wix as Mrs. Bingham (uncredited). Directed by Edward Buzzell; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Buzzell
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Fay Wray as Ann - Gene Raymond as Bill
- Florence Wix as Mrs. Bingham (uncredited)
- Guy Usher as Judge James Hanlon (uncredited)
Also Starring in Ann Carver’s Profession
· 22 more- Claude Gillingwater Bingham
- Edward Keane Harrison (uncredited)
- Claire Dodd Carole
- Robert Barrat Andrew Simmons (uncredited)
- Paul McVey Bill’s Lawyer (uncredited)
- Dennis O'Keefe Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
- Edward Hearn Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
- Edwin Stanley Clarkson, Bill’s Boss (uncredited)
- Ronald R. Rondell Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
- Frank Albertson Jim
- Leonard Carey Melville, the Butler (uncredited)
- David Newell Adjutant (uncredited)
- Libby Taylor Powder Room Maid (uncredited)
- Frank Conroy Baker
- Charles R. Moore Trial Witness (uncredited)
- Jessie Ralph Terry
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- Jack Luden Bill’s Co-Worker (uncredited)
- Grace Goodall Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
- Ruthelma Stevens Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
- Arthur Pierson Ken
- Perry Irvins Coroner (uncredited)
- Diane Bori Irma Chappelle (uncredited)
More from Edward Buzzell
More films directed by Edward Buzzell: Ain't Misbehavin', Confidentially Connie, A Woman of Distinction and Neptune’s Daughter.
Ann Carver’s Profession Plot Summary
What happens in Ann Carver’s Profession from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ann Carver (Fay Wray) and Bill Graham (Gene Raymond) are college sweethearts whose lives take very different paths after graduation. Their story begins with their marriage and their transition into adult life, but soon it becomes clear that their careers and income levels are diverging significantly. Ann, who has earned a law degree, begins working at the law firm owned by the retired Judge Bingham, quickly gaining recognition and notoriety for her success. Her career takes off after she wins a highly publicized case, earning her a substantial check for $5000 from her wealthy client, Harrison.
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The whole story of Ann Carver’s Profession, scene by scene
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Ann Carver’s Profession FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ann Carver’s Profession, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ann Carver’s Profession?
Ann Carver’s Profession runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Ann Carver’s Profession released?
Ann Carver’s Profession was released on May 26, 1933.
Who directed Ann Carver’s Profession?
Ann Carver’s Profession was directed by Edward Buzzell.
More films by Edward Buzzell Who is in the cast of Ann Carver’s Profession?
Ann Carver’s Profession stars Fay Wray as Ann, Gene Raymond as Bill and Florence Wix as Mrs. Bingham (uncredited), among 26 credited actors.
Does Ann Carver’s Profession have a post-credit scene?
No. Ann Carver’s Profession has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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