Indiscreet (1931): Cast & Plot
Indiscreet is a 1931 comedy drama directed by Leo McCarey, starring Gloria Swanson as Geraldine 'Gerry' Trent, Nella Walker and Monroe Owsley. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Feature Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Indiscreet About?
The premise of Indiscreet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A promising young woman’s future is threatened when a careless mistake from an earlier time resurfaces. When an old acquaintance reappears, the secret she thought was buried threatens to ruin her budding romance, forcing her to decide whether to conceal the truth or risk losing the man she loves.
Indiscreet Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- breakup
- impulsiveness
- reference to buffalo bill
- singing
- party
- song
- aunt niece relationship
- courtship
- ocean liner
- fashion designer
- woman in a shower
- writer
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- love
- man carries a woman in his arms
- pre code film
- chauffeur
- art deco
- golf clubs
- dress designer
- player piano
- woman undresses
- implied nudity
- brief topless female nudity
- one breast exposed
- author
- singing a duet
- reunited sisters
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- older sister younger sister relationship
- awkward family dinner
- comedy of errors
- feigned insanity
- secret signal
- hair bob
- wedding cake
- based on story
- based on musical
- marital proposal declined
- whirlwind romance
- unfaithful boyfriend
- confession
- premarital sex
- reputation
- couturier
- playboy
- ship captain
- shipboard marriage
- false accusation
- mistaken impression
- new year resolution
Indiscreet Cast & Characters
Gloria Swanson leads the cast as Geraldine 'Gerry' Trent, with Nella Walker as Mrs. Woodward and Monroe Owsley as Jim Woodward. Directed by Leo McCarey; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Leo McCarey
- Gloria Swanson as Geraldine 'Gerry' Trent
- Nella Walker as Mrs. Woodward
- Monroe Owsley as Jim Woodward
- Arthur Lake as Buster Collins
Also Starring in Indiscreet
· 9 more- Ben Lyon Tony Blake
- Maude Eburne Aunt Kate
- Barbara Kent Joan Trent
- Henry Kolker Mr. Woodward
- Jay Eaton Party Guest (uncredited)
- Sam Lufkin Ship's Purser (uncredited)
- Adolph Faylauer Ship's Passenger (uncredited)
- Jack Byron Party Guest (uncredited)
- James Ford Party Guest (uncredited)
More from Leo McCarey
More films directed by Leo McCarey, best-rated first: Going My Way, Duck Soup, The Awful Truth and Love Affair.
Indiscreet Plot Summary
What happens in Indiscreet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Determined to start the new year off right, Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Trent Gloria Swanson sends her unfaithful boyfriend, Jim Woodward Monroe Owsley, packing. A short time later, her friend Buster Collins Arthur Lake introduces her to author Tony Blake Ben Lyon. Gerry loves Tony’s book, Obey That Impulse, and finds him attractive as well. Tony immediately proposes marriage. Gerry just laughs, but together they have a lot of fun acting out Tony’s theory, and she soon realizes that she loves and wants to marry him. First, though, she feels she must tell him about her affair with Jim despite dire warnings from her Aunt Kate Maude Eburne.
Although he’s upset by the news, Tony still wants to marry her.
Full summary
The whole story of Indiscreet, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Indiscreet?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actress portrays Geraldine 'Gerry' Trent?
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Indiscreet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Indiscreet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Indiscreet?
Indiscreet runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Indiscreet released?
Indiscreet was released on April 25, 1931.
Who directed Indiscreet?
Indiscreet was directed by Leo McCarey.
More films by Leo McCarey Who is in the cast of Indiscreet?
Indiscreet stars Gloria Swanson as Geraldine 'Gerry' Trent, Nella Walker as Mrs. Woodward and Monroe Owsley as Jim Woodward, among 13 credited actors.
Does Indiscreet have a post-credit scene?
No. Indiscreet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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