Design for Scandal (1941): Cast
Design for Scandal is a 1941 romantic comedy directed by Norman Taurog, starring Walter Pidgeon as Jeff Sherman, Lee Bowman and Rosalind Russell. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Design for Scandal About?
The premise of Design for Scandal without spoilers.
On picturesque Cape Cod, a diligent newsman (Walter Pidgeon) becomes smitten with a stern judge (Rosalind Russell). His irascible editor (Edward Arnold) orders him to undermine her reputation, but love forces the reporter to choose between ambition and his burgeoning affection, leading to a series of witty confrontations.
Design for Scandal Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- aunt nephew relationship
- remake
- extravagant wife
- seafood restaurant
- sister sister relationship
- falling in love
- final alimony check
- riding a bicycle
- lawyer
- trophy wife
- newspaper publisher
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
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- flower allergy
- ex chorus girl
- newspaper reporter
- job promotion
- screwball comedy
- fake engagement
- vacation
- expense account
- newsman
- rose bouquet
- kite flying
- female sculptor
- divorce court
- bb gun
- fall down stairs
- love letter
- boss employee relationship
- romantic comedy
- female judge
- divorce judge
- pennsylvania
- justice
- marriage proposal accepted
- bicycle built for two
- romantic kiss
- obstruction of justice
- jealousy
- slander
- surprise visitor
- romantic rival
- public marriage proposal
- scaffolding
- beach picnic
- witness stand
- trousseau
- secret discovered
- womanizer as protagonist
- handcuffs
Design for Scandal Cast & Characters
Walter Pidgeon leads the cast as Jeff Sherman, with Lee Bowman as Walter Caldwell and Rosalind Russell as Judge Cornelia C. Porter. Directed by Norman Taurog; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Norman Taurog
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Walter Pidgeon as Jeff Sherman -
Lee Bowman as Walter Caldwell - Rosalind Russell as Judge Cornelia C. Porter
- Edward Arnold as Judson M. 'J.M.' / 'Judsy' Blair
Also Starring in Design for Scandal
· 15 more- Guy Kibbee Judge Graham
- George Chandler First Cabbie (uncredited)
- Addison Richards Divorce Lawyer (uncredited)
- Charles Trowbridge Attorney (uncredited)
- Thurston Hall Northcott
- Charles Coleman Wilton
- Syd Saylor Second Cabbie (uncredited)
- Oliver Blake Realtor (uncredited)
- Leon Belasco Alexander Raoul
- Anne Revere Nettie
- Mary Beth Hughes Adele Blair
- Jean Rogers Dotty
- Charlotte Wynters Thelma (uncredited)
- Barbara Jo Allen Janie
- Bobby Larson Freddie
More from Norman Taurog
More films directed by Norman Taurog, best-rated first: The Wizard of Oz, Girl Crazy, Room for One More and Blue Hawaii.
Design for Scandal Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Rache ist süß” and “Scandalo premeditato”.
- Also known as
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- Rache ist süß
- Scandalo premeditato
- Quando Eva Consente
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Design for Scandal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Design for Scandal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Design for Scandal?
Design for Scandal runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Design for Scandal released?
Design for Scandal was released on December 1, 1941.
Who directed Design for Scandal?
Design for Scandal was directed by Norman Taurog.
More films by Norman Taurog Who is in the cast of Design for Scandal?
Design for Scandal stars Walter Pidgeon as Jeff Sherman, Lee Bowman as Walter Caldwell and Rosalind Russell as Judge Cornelia C. Porter, among 19 credited actors.
Does Design for Scandal have a post-credit scene?
No. Design for Scandal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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