The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937) - film review
Richard Boleslawski, Dorothy Arzner, George Fitzmaurice
Comedy / Drama

Summary
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney is an American film comedy-drama first released in 1937,
directed by Richard Boleslawski, Dorothy Arzner and George Fitzmaurice.
The film stars Joan Crawford, William Powell, Robert Montgomery, Frank Morgan and Jessie Ralph.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Richard Boleslawski, Dorothy Arzner, George Fitzmaurice
- Script: Frederick Lonsdale, Leon Gordon, Samson Raphaelson, Monckton Hoffe, George Oppenheimer
- Music: William Axt
- Cast: Joan Crawford (Mrs. Fay Cheyney), William Powell (Charles), Robert Montgomery (Lord Arthur Dilling), Frank Morgan (Lord Francis Kelton), Jessie Ralph (The Duchess of Ebley), Nigel Bruce (Lord Willie Winton), Colleen Clare (Joan), Benita Hume (Lady Kitty Winton), Ralph Forbes (Cousin John Clayborn), Aileen Pringle (Maria), Melville Cooper (William ’Bill’), Leonard Carey (Ames, the Duchess’ butler), Sara Haden (Anna), Lumsden Hare (Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard), Wallis Clark (George), Barnett Parker (Purser), Wilson Benge (Butler), Thomas Braidon (Head steward), Robert Cory (Deck steward), Eric Mayne (Man at Auction), Bert Moorhouse (Man at Auction), Vesey O’Davoren (Steward), Ellinor Vanderveer (Woman at Dance), William Worthington (Extra on ship)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 98 min; B&W
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