False Pretenses (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, False Pretenses is a comedy and romance film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. A girl who's just lost her job meets a drunk millionaire on a bridge who's just lost his money. They go back to his house, and eventually come up with a plan to benefit them both: he'll scrounge enough money together to teach her how to be a lady, and then introduce her to his rich friends so she can snag a husband, after which she'll pay him a finder's fee. Complications ensue.
Who’s in it. False Pretenses stars Irene Ware as Mary Beekman, Sidney Blackmer as Kenneth Alden, Betty Compson as Clarissa Stanhope and Russell Hopton as Pat Brennan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, False Pretenses has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch False Pretenses page.
If you liked it. Fans of False Pretenses tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch False Pretenses (1935)?
- In US, False Pretenses is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is False Pretenses worth watching?
- False Pretenses holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in False Pretenses?
- False Pretenses stars Irene Ware, Sidney Blackmer, Betty Compson, Russell Hopton and Edward Gargan.
- When was False Pretenses released?
- False Pretenses was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.