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The Gilded Lily

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Secretary Marilyn "Lynn" David (Claudette Colbert) falls in love with British aristocrat Charles Gray Granville (Ray Milland), to the dismay of her best friend, reporter Pete Dawes (Fred MacMurray), who secretly loves her. When Pete learns that the already-engaged Gray has hurt Lynn, he fabricates an article casting her as "No Girl," who refused to marry a callous aristocrat. But when the publicity brings Lynn unexpected fame, and Gray returns, she is forced to choose between the two men.

Critics Reviews

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Kathy Fennessy Video Librarian Magazine 09/15/2021
3/4
There's much here that isn't especially believable, so it's a boon to have three actors who elevate the scenario at every turn. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 11/26/2020
B
The middling but charming screwball love triangle comedy was a decent film for its Depression-era audience. Go to Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine 07/23/2019
Miss Colbert is too beautiful for straight comedy, and too talented for routine romance; but The Gilded Lily gives her a fair opportunity to make use of all her talents. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Steve D 03/06/2024 Not one of ether star's best but fun. See more 06/23/2016 Claudette Colbert stars as a stenographer who meets and is romanced by Ray Milland. She thinks he is an unemployed layabout, but grows to love him anyway. In fact, he's English nobility vacationing in secret in the US. The story is broken by her reporter friend (Fred MacMurray), and a series of misunderstandings fracture the relationship. In retaliation, MacMurray (who has a crush on Colbert) makes up a series of stories that make her look like the injured party and make her into a celebrity in the process. The first of seven films to pair Colbert with MacMurray. It's an amiable romantic comedy. Nothing special, but it highlights what an appealing screen couple they are. See more 05/18/2014 Hollywood doesn't get much glossier or more romantic than this. See more 11/23/2010 Popcorn in the snow. See more 09/04/2008 good stuff good chemistry here in this rom-com See more 08/23/2008 I enjoyed this classic. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Wesley Ruggles

Director

Claudette Colbert

Marilyn David

Fred MacMurray

Peter Dawes

Ray Milland

Charles Gray

C. Aubrey Smith

Lloyd Granton

Eddie Craven

Eddie
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The Gilded Lily

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Movie Info

Synopsis Secretary Marilyn "Lynn" David (Claudette Colbert) falls in love with British aristocrat Charles Gray Granville (Ray Milland), to the dismay of her best friend, reporter Pete Dawes (Fred MacMurray), who secretly loves her. When Pete learns that the already-engaged Gray has hurt Lynn, he fabricates an article casting her as "No Girl," who refused to marry a callous aristocrat. But when the publicity brings Lynn unexpected fame, and Gray returns, she is forced to choose between the two men.
Director
Wesley Ruggles
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 27, 2013
Runtime
1h 20m