The Gilded Lily (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1935, The Gilded Lily is a comedy and romance film directed by Wesley Ruggles, running about 80 minutes. “It Happened One Night On a Park Bench!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Secretary Marilyn David falls in love with British aristocrat Charles Gray, to the dismay of her best friend, reporter Peter Dawes, who secretly loves her. When Peter learns that the already-engaged Charles has hurt Marilyn, he fabricates an article casting her as the "No Girl" who refused to marry a callous aristocrat. But when the publicity brings Marilyn unexpected fame, and Charles returns, she is forced to choose between the two men.
Who’s in it. The Gilded Lily stars Claudette Colbert as Marilyn David, Fred MacMurray as Peter Dawes, Ray Milland as Charles Gray (Lord Granton) and C. Aubrey Smith as Lloyd Granton, Duke of Loamshire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Gilded Lily has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gilded Lily page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gilded Lily tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gilded Lily (1935)?
- In US, The Gilded Lily is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gilded Lily worth watching?
- The Gilded Lily holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Gilded Lily?
- The Gilded Lily stars Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Ray Milland, C. Aubrey Smith and Luis Alberni.
- When was The Gilded Lily released?
- The Gilded Lily was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.