The Girl from Missouri (1934)

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.

Directed by: Jack Conway

Cast: Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone, Alan Mowbray, Alice Lake, Clara Blandick, Douglas Fowley, Francis X. Bushman Jr., Hale Hamilton, Henry Kolker, Jack Conway, Lewis Stone

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Rating: 6.1/10

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