Movie: Living on Velvet

Top 10 Billed Cast

Kay Francis
Kay Francis

Amy Prentiss

Warren William
Warren William

Walter 'Gibraltar' Pritcham

George Brent
George Brent

Terry Parker

Helen Lowell
Helen Lowell

Aunt Martha

Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill

Harold Thornton

Russell Hicks
Russell Hicks

Major at Flying Field

Maude Turner Gordon
Maude Turner Gordon

Mrs. Parker

Samuel S. Hinds
Samuel S. Hinds

Henry L. Parker

Martha Merrill
Martha Merrill

Cynthia Parker

Edgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy

Counterman

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  • Overview

    A lay-about falls for his best friend's fiancee. The two of them run away from a life of privilege to one of middle-class normalcy. When an influx of money enters their life, their differences come to light.

  • Release Date

    1935-03-02

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
  • Tagline

    WHICH LOVER WILL KAY OKAY? Help Kay pick a man! It's the most exciting game you've ever played...

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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