Our Modern Maidens
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Originally released in 1929. Our Modern Maidens is a drama/comedy film. directed by Jack Conway. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Crawford, Rod La Rocque, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Synopsis
Young, vivacious Billie uses her charms on influential businessman Glenn Abbott in hopes of getting her secret fiancé Gil a diplomatic appointment. Meanwhile, Gil's affections meander to beautiful ingenue Kentucky, Billie's best friend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 8, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Budget
$283K
Production budget
Box Office
$857K
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Crawford
as Billie Brown
Rod La Rocque
as Glenn Abbott aka 'Dynamite'
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Gil Jordan
Anita Page
as Kentucky
Edward Nugent
as Reg
Josephine Dunn
as Ginger
Albert Gran
as B. Bickering Brown
Edwina Booth
as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
as Parisian Housekeeper Annette (uncredited)
Carrie Daumery
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $283,000
- Revenue
- $857,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Modern Maidens about?
Young, vivacious Billie uses her charms on influential businessman Glenn Abbott in hopes of getting her secret fiancé Gil a diplomatic appointment. Meanwhile, Gil's affections meander to beautiful...
Who directed Our Modern Maidens?
Our Modern Maidens was directed by Jack Conway.
How long is Our Modern Maidens?
Our Modern Maidens has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Our Modern Maidens released?
Our Modern Maidens was released on September 8, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Our Modern Maidens?
The main cast of Our Modern Maidens includes Joan Crawford, Rod La Rocque, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Anita Page, Edward Nugent.