Our Betters(1933)
"Marriage Is So Dull and Middleclass!"
Our Betters Synopsis
Soon after being wed, American heiress Lady Pearl Grayston realizes her husband has married her for her money and is keeping a mistress. The two maintain a loveless marriage, a trade-off Pearl accepts in order to gain admittance to her husband's aristocratic social circle. While Pearl pursues her own affair with gigolo Pepi D'Costa, her visiting sister, Bessie, arrives and is appalled when Pearl's arrangement is revealed.
Our Betters (1933) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by George Cukor, released on March 17, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Constance Bennett, Violet Kemble Cooper, Phoebe Foster and Grant Mitchell. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- George Cukor
- Writers:
- Jane Murfin, Harry Wagstaff Gribble, W. Somerset Maugham
- Producers:
- David O. Selznick
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Our Betters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Constance Bennett
as Lady Pearl Grayston
Violet Kemble Cooper
as Duchess
Phoebe Foster
as Princess
Grant Mitchell
as Thornton Clay
Charles Starrett
as Fleming Harvey
Anita Louise
as Bessie
Gilbert Roland
as Pepi D'Costa
Tyrell Davis
as Ernest
Key crew
Directed by George Cukor, written by Jane Murfin, Harry Wagstaff Gribble and W. Somerset Maugham, produced by David O. Selznick.
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Our Betters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 15 ratings.
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Our Betters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Our Betters online?
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Our Betters (1933) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Our Betters?
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The main cast of Our Betters (1933) includes Constance Bennett, Violet Kemble Cooper, Phoebe Foster, Grant Mitchell and Charles Starrett. The film was directed by George Cukor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Our Betters released?
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Our Betters was released on March 17, 1933 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Our Betters worth watching?
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Our Betters (1933) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.