Beauty for the Asking(1939)
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Beauty for the Asking Synopsis
Denny breaks up with his fiancée Jean to marries wealthy Flora. When Jean is fired from her job she decides to market the face cream she invented. After sending it to twelve rich woman, only Flora decides to invest in the business. As Denny has no job, the girls give him an office at the factory. The business takes off, but Jean finds that she is still in love with Denny and Denny seems to forget he is married to Flora.
Beauty for the Asking (1939) is a romance and drama film directed by Glenn Tryon, released on February 24, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Lucille Ball, Patric Knowles, Donald Woods and Frieda Inescort. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Glenn Tryon
- Writers:
- Grace Norton, Edmund L. Hartmann, Adele Buffington
- Producers:
- B.P. Fineman
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Redman
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Beauty for the Asking Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lucille Ball
as Jean Russell
Patric Knowles
as Denny Williams
Donald Woods
as Jeffrey Martin
Frieda Inescort
as Flora Barton-Williams
Inez Courtney
as Gwen Morrison
Leona Maricle
as Eve Harrington
Frances Mercer
as Patricia Wharton
Whitney Bourne
as Peggy Ponsby
George Beranger
as Cyril
Kay Sutton
as Miss Whitman
Ann Evers
as Lois Peabody
Leon Belasco
as Beauty Shop Owner (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Glenn Tryon, written by Grace Norton, Edmund L. Hartmann and Adele Buffington, produced by B.P. Fineman.
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Beauty for the Asking Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 12 ratings.
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Beauty for the Asking – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beauty for the Asking online?
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Beauty for the Asking (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Beauty for the Asking?
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The main cast of Beauty for the Asking (1939) includes Lucille Ball, Patric Knowles, Donald Woods, Frieda Inescort and Inez Courtney. The film was directed by Glenn Tryon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beauty for the Asking released?
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Beauty for the Asking was released on February 24, 1939 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Beauty for the Asking worth watching?
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Beauty for the Asking (1939) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.