H.M. Pulham, Esq. (1941): Cast
H.M. Pulham, Esq. is a 1941 romantic drama directed by King Vidor, starring Hedy Lamarr as Marvin Myles Ransome, Robert Young and Charles Coburn. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- King Vidor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is H.M. Pulham, Esq. About?
The premise of H.M. Pulham, Esq. without spoilers.
He lives a disciplined, middle‑aged life bound by society’s conventions, yet he cannot forget the striking young woman who once liberated him from his shell, a reminder that every man carries a hidden ‘Marvin Myles’ girl inside him.
H.M. Pulham, Esq. Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- character name as title
- young
- male female relationship
- family relationships
- millionaire
- american football
- unrequited love
- sailing
- reunion
- new york city
- dog
- soldier
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- flower
- harvard university
- boston massachusetts
- working women
- advertising agency
- marriage
- world war one
- engagement
- social custom
- based on novel
H.M. Pulham, Esq. Cast & Characters
Hedy Lamarr leads the cast as Marvin Myles Ransome, with Robert Young as Harry Moulton Pulham and Charles Coburn as John Pulham. Directed by King Vidor; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director King Vidor
- Hedy Lamarr as Marvin Myles Ransome
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Robert Young as Harry Moulton Pulham - Charles Coburn as John Pulham
- Bonita Granville as Mary Pulham
Also Starring in H.M. Pulham, Esq.
· 18 more- Fay Holden Mrs. John Pulham
- Ruth Hussey Cordelia 'Kay' Motford Pulham
- Mary Lou Harrington Gladys Pulham, Age 11 (uncredited)
- Charles Halton Walter Kaufman
- Ava Gardner Young Socialite (uncredited)
- Sara Haden Miss Rollo, Harry's Secretary
- Van Heflin Bill King
- Byron Foulger Curtis Cole (uncredited)
- Frank Faylen Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
- Grant Withers Sammy Lee, Harvard Football Coach (uncredited)
- Sarah Edwards Mrs. Motford - Kay's Mother (uncredited)
- Douglas Wood Mr. 'J.T.' Bullard
- Connie Gilchrist Tillie, Elevator Operator (uncredited)
- Leif Erickson Rodney 'Bo-Jo' Brown
- Oliver Blake Ellsmere, the Artist (uncredited)
- David Clyde Hugh, the Butler
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- Phil Brown Joe Bingham
- Anne Revere Miss Redfern, John's Secretary (uncredited)
More from King Vidor
More films directed by King Vidor, best-rated first: The Wizard of Oz, Solomon and Sheba, War and Peace and Man Without a Star.
H.M. Pulham, Esq. Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Esquire” and “Cenizas de amor”.
- Also known as
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- Esquire
- Cenizas de amor
- Il molto onorevole Mr. Pulham
- Sol de Outono
- Г.М. Пульхэм Эсквайр
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H.M. Pulham, Esq. FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of H.M. Pulham, Esq., each answered in a sentence.
How long is H.M. Pulham, Esq.?
H.M. Pulham, Esq. runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was H.M. Pulham, Esq. released?
H.M. Pulham, Esq. was released on December 3, 1941.
Who directed H.M. Pulham, Esq.?
H.M. Pulham, Esq. was directed by King Vidor.
More films by King Vidor Who is in the cast of H.M. Pulham, Esq.?
H.M. Pulham, Esq. stars Hedy Lamarr as Marvin Myles Ransome, Robert Young as Harry Moulton Pulham and Charles Coburn as John Pulham, among 22 credited actors.
Does H.M. Pulham, Esq. have a post-credit scene?
No. H.M. Pulham, Esq. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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