The Gorgeous Hussy (1936): Cast
The Gorgeous Hussy is a 1936 historical drama directed by Clarence Brown, starring Joan Crawford as Margaret "Peggy" O'Neal, James Stewart and Frank Reicher. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gorgeous Hussy About?
The premise of The Gorgeous Hussy without spoilers.
In early‑19th‑century Washington, Margaret “Peggy” O’Neal, the beautiful, politically savvy daughter of innkeeper Major William O’Neal, captures the attention of numerous politicians and military officers. Though courted by many, she longs for the one man she truly loves, battling society’s expectations to win his heart.
The Gorgeous Hussy Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- 1820s
- washington d.c.
- unrequited love
- scandal
- professor
- phrenology
- 19th century
- year 1828
- political debate
- naval lieutenant
- united states senator
- horse drawn coach
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- father daughter relationship
- uncle niece relationship
- country dance
- bundling
- marriage certificate
- west indies
- death of first husband
- envoy
- sailing ship
- reference to spain
- andrew jackson character
- martin van buren character
- crawford and tone
- daniel webster character
- united states of america
- daughter
- innkeeper
- american history
- politics
- u.s. navy
- slavery
- party
- marriage
- marriage proposal
- gossip
- dancing
- president of the united states
- murder
- widow
- based on novel
The Gorgeous Hussy Cast & Characters
Joan Crawford leads the cast as Margaret "Peggy" O'Neal, with James Stewart as Roderick "Rowdy" Dow and Frank Reicher as Commander of U.S.S. Constitution (uncredited). Directed by Clarence Brown; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clarence Brown
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Joan Crawford as Margaret "Peggy" O'Neal -
James Stewart as Roderick "Rowdy" Dow -
Frank Reicher as Commander of U.S.S. Constitution (uncredited) -
Robert Taylor as 'Bow' Timberlake
Also Starring in The Gorgeous Hussy
· 22 more- Gene Lockhart Maj. William O'Neal
- Melvyn Douglas John Randolph
- Bess Flowers Guest at the ball
- Louis Calhern Leroy Sunderland
- Melville Cooper Cuthbert
- Charles Trowbridge Martin Van Buren
- Lionel Barrymore Andrew Jackson
- Willard Robertson Secretary Ingham
- Harry C. Bradley President's Secretary (uncredited)
- Franchot Tone John H. Eaton
- Clara Blandick Louisa Abbott
- Allen 'Farina' Hoskins Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
- Fred 'Snowflake' Toones Horatius (uncredited)
- Sidney Toler Daniel Webster
- Beulah Bondi Rachel Jackson
- Frank Conroy John C. Calhoun
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- Zeffie Tilbury Mrs. Daniel Beall
- Betty Blythe Mrs. Wainwright
- Nydia Westman Maybelle
- Alison Skipworth Mrs. Beall
- William Orlamond Herr Joab Oxenrider (uncredited)
- Rubye De Remer Mrs. Bellamy
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The Gorgeous Hussy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gorgeous Hussy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gorgeous Hussy?
The Gorgeous Hussy runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Gorgeous Hussy released?
The Gorgeous Hussy was released on August 28, 1936.
Who directed The Gorgeous Hussy?
The Gorgeous Hussy was directed by Clarence Brown.
More films by Clarence Brown Who is in the cast of The Gorgeous Hussy?
The Gorgeous Hussy stars Joan Crawford as Margaret "Peggy" O'Neal, James Stewart as Roderick "Rowdy" Dow and Frank Reicher as Commander of U.S.S. Constitution (uncredited), among 26 credited actors.
Does The Gorgeous Hussy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gorgeous Hussy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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