Alice Adams(1935)
Twenty-two and wonderful ... as Booth Tarkington's loveliest heroine!
Alice Adams Synopsis
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?
Alice Adams (1935) is a romance and drama film directed by George Stevens, released on August 23, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Katharine Hepburn, Fred MacMurray, Fred Stone and Evelyn Venable. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- George Stevens
- Writers:
- Jane Murfin, Dorothy Yost, Booth Tarkington
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Robert De Grasse
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget:
- $342,000
- Revenue:
- $770,000
- Status:
- Released
Alice Adams Cast & Crew
Main 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)
Key crew
Directed by George Stevens, written by Jane Murfin, Dorothy Yost and Booth Tarkington, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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Alice Adams Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 63 ratings.
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Alice Adams – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alice Adams online?
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Alice Adams (1935) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Alice Adams?
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The main cast of Alice Adams (1935) includes Katharine Hepburn, Fred MacMurray, Fred Stone, Evelyn Venable and Frank Albertson. The film was directed by George Stevens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Alice Adams released?
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Alice Adams was released on August 23, 1935 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Alice Adams worth watching?
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Alice Adams (1935) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 63 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.