Alice Adams (1935)
Alice Adams is a 1935 romance movie directed by George Stevens, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Katharine Hepburn, Fred MacMurray and Fred Stone.
In the lower-middle-class Adams family, father and son are happy to work in a drugstore, but mother and daughter Alice try every possible social-climbing stratagem despite snubs and embarrassment. When Alice finally meets her dream man Arthur, mother nags father into a risky business venture and plans to impress Alice's beau with an "upscale" family dinner. Will the excruciating results drive Arthur away?
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What is Alice Adams about?
In the lower-middle-class Adams family, father and son are happy to work in a drugstore, but mother and daughter Alice try every possible social-climbing stratagem despite snubs and embarrassment. When Alice finally meets her dream man Arthur, mother nags father into a risky business venture and plans to impress Alice's beau with an "upscale" family dinner. Will the excruciating results drive Arthur away?
When was Alice Adams released?
Alice Adams was released on 23 August 1935.
How long is Alice Adams?
Alice Adams runs 1h 39m.
Who made Alice Adams?
Alice Adams was directed by George Stevens.
Where can I watch Alice Adams?
Alice Adams is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Alice Adams
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Katharine Hepburn as Alice Adams
- Fred MacMurray as Arthur Russell
- Fred Stone as Virgil Adams
- Evelyn Venable as Mildred 'Georgette' Palmer
- Frank Albertson as Walter Adams
- Ann Shoemaker as Mrs. Adams
- Charley Grapewin as J. A. Lamb
- Grady Sutton as Frank Dowling
- Hedda Hopper as Mrs. Palmer
- Jonathan Hale as Mr. Palmer
- Hattie McDaniel as Malena Burns - Maid Serving Dinner
- Zeffie Tilbury as Mrs. Dresser (uncredited)