The Girl from Missouri

(1934)Directed by Jack Conway73 minComedy, Romance
The story of a platinum blonde who wouldn't go off the gold standard!

Leaving Missouri to find a wealthy husband in New York City, Eadie Chapman becomes a chorus girl and soon entertains at the lavish home of millionaire Frank Cousins. Cousins proposes to Eadie, only to then commit suicide due to bankruptcy. Fellow millionaire T. R. Paige defends Eadie when the police question her for having Cousins' jewelry -- but when she becomes enamored with his son, Tom, Paige declares Eadie a gold digger.

Jean Harlowas Eadie
Lionel Barrymoreas T.R. Paige
Franchot Toneas T.R. Paige, Jr.
Lewis Stoneas Frank Cousins
Patsy Kellyas Kitty Lennihan
Alan Mowbrayas Lord Douglas
Clara Blandickas Miss Newberry
Hale Hamiltonas Charlie Turner
Henry Kolkeras Senator Titcombe
Nat Pendletonas Life Guard
William 'Stage' Boydas George - Eadie's Stepfather (uncredited)
Francis X. Bushman Jr.as Paige's Palm Springs Doorman (uncredited)
Lita Chevretas Miss Ulricks (uncredited)
Douglas Fowleyas New Bellboy with Vase (uncredited)
Alice Lakeas Paige's Manicurist (uncredited)