M’Liss (1936): Cast
M’Liss is a 1936 drama directed by George Nichols Jr., starring Anne Shirley as M'Liss Smith, Guy Kibbee and Moroni Olsen. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- George Nichols Jr.
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is M’Liss About?
The premise of M’Liss without spoilers.
The film blends the charm of classic romances into a moving drama. As the third cinematic adaptation of Bret Harte’s story, it stars Anne Shirley as M’Liss, a miner’s daughter in a modest western town who unexpectedly falls for a handsome young schoolteacher, sparking a heartfelt romance.
M’Liss Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- 1870s
- daughter
- small town
- schoolteacher
- damsel in distress
- gambler
- saloon girl
- school
- saloon
- medal
- mayor
- marriage proposal
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- kiss
- gunshot wound
- gunfire
- gossip
- father daughter relationship
- false accusation
- eviction
- drunkenness
- dishwasher
- cowardice
- barber
- argument
- alcoholic
- adolescent
- americana
- death of father
- based on novel
- character name in title
M’Liss Cast & Characters
Anne Shirley leads the cast as M'Liss Smith, with Guy Kibbee as Washoe Smith and Moroni Olsen as Jake. Directed by George Nichols Jr.; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Nichols Jr.
- Anne Shirley as M'Liss Smith
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Guy Kibbee as Washoe Smith -
Moroni Olsen as Jake - William Benedict as Archer Morpher
Also Starring in M’Liss
· 14 more- Douglass Dumbrille Lou Ellis
- Arthur Hoyt James Morpher
- Fern Emmett Mrs. Larkin
- Arthur Loft Clem Larkin
- Frank M. Thomas Alf Edwards
- Esther Howard Rose
- Barbara Pepper Clytie Morpher
- Joseph E. Bernard Doctor
- John Beal Stephen Thorne
- James Bush Jack Farlan
- Louis Mason Judge Weinner
- Ray Mayer Whitey
- Buster Slaven Extra as Student
- Margaret Armstrong Delia Morpher
More from George Nichols Jr.
More films directed by George Nichols Jr.: The Marines Fly High, High School, Man of Conquest and Army Girl.
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M’Liss FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of M’Liss, each answered in a sentence.
How long is M’Liss?
M’Liss runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was M’Liss released?
M’Liss was released on July 27, 1936.
Who directed M’Liss?
M’Liss was directed by George Nichols Jr.
More films by George Nichols Jr. Who is in the cast of M’Liss?
M’Liss stars Anne Shirley as M'Liss Smith, Guy Kibbee as Washoe Smith and Moroni Olsen as Jake, among 18 credited actors.
Does M’Liss have a post-credit scene?
No. M’Liss has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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