Sylvia Scarlett
Seen it?1935 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Limelight, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
When her father decides to flee to England, young Sylvia Scarlett must become Sylvester Scarlett and protect her father every step of the way, with the questionable help of plenty others.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$497K worldwide on a $641K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Cukor
- Katharine HepburnSylvia Scarlett
- Cary GrantJimmy Monkley
- Brian AherneMichael Fane
- Edmund GwennHenry Scarlett
- Natalie PaleyLily
- Dennie MooreMaudie Tilt
- Lennox PawleDrunk
- Harrold CheeversBobby
- Lionel PapeSergeant Major
- Robert AdairTurnkey