The Gorgeous Hussy

(1936)Directed by Clarence Brown103 minDrama, History
She swayed a nation..ruled the hearts of men...and spent her life trying to win the one she really loved!

It's the early nineteenth century Washington. Young adult Margaret O'Neal, Peggy to most that know her, is the daughter of Major William O'Neal, who is the innkeeper of the establishment where most out-of-town politicians and military men stay when they're in Washington. Peggy is pretty and politically aware. She is courted by several of those politicians and military men who all want to marry her, except for the one with who she is truly in love.

Joan Crawfordas Margaret "Peggy" O'Neal
Robert Tayloras 'Bow' Timberlake
Lionel Barrymoreas Andrew Jackson
Franchot Toneas John H. Eaton
Melvyn Douglasas John Randolph
James Stewartas Roderick "Rowdy" Dow
Beulah Bondias Rachel Jackson
Alison Skipworthas Mrs. Beall
Louis Calhernas Leroy Sunderland
Melville Cooperas Cuthbert
Sidney Toleras Daniel Webster
Gene Lockhartas Maj. William O'Neal
Clara Blandickas Louisa Abbott
Frank Conroyas John C. Calhoun
Nydia Westmanas Maybelle
Willard Robertsonas Secretary Ingham
Charles Trowbridgeas Martin Van Buren
Rubye De Remeras Mrs. Bellamy
Betty Blytheas Mrs. Wainwright
Zeffie Tilburyas Mrs. Daniel Beall
Harry C. Bradleyas President's Secretary (uncredited)
Allen 'Farina' Hoskinsas Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
William Orlamondas Herr Joab Oxenrider (uncredited)
Frank Reicheras Commander of U.S.S. Constitution (uncredited)