Age of Indiscretion (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1935, Age of Indiscretion is a drama and romance film directed by Edward Ludwig, running about 78 minutes. “A ballad of blasted love-a child-and Reno!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A book publisher finds his business floundering, which prompts his socially ambitious wife to desert him for a society millionaire, leaving him with their young son. The publisher's fortunes improve dramatically, however, when a best-selling romance novelist decides to publish her new book with his firm. In the meantime, his ex-wife has married the millionaire, and she and her new mother-in-law come up with a plan to sue her ex-husband for custody of the boy.
Who’s in it. Age of Indiscretion stars Paul Lukas as Robert Lenhart, Madge Evans as Maxine Bennett, Helen Vinson as Eve Lenhart and May Robson as Emma Shaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Age of Indiscretion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Age of Indiscretion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Age of Indiscretion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Age of Indiscretion (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Age of Indiscretion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Age of Indiscretion worth watching?
- Age of Indiscretion holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Age of Indiscretion?
- Age of Indiscretion stars Paul Lukas, Madge Evans, Helen Vinson, May Robson and David Holt.
- When was Age of Indiscretion released?
- Age of Indiscretion was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.