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A Feather in Her Hat (1935)

10/25/1935 Drama 1h 12m
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6.1/10

BEFORE YOU KISS AGAIN...SEE THE SWEETEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD

Overview

After the woman who raised him claims he's not her son, Richard searches for clues about his identity. Urged on by his mentor, Capt. Randolph Courtney, Richard focuses on Julia Trent Anders, a middle-aged actress who just might be his real mother. But soon, Richard begins to fall for Julia's stepdaughter. Amidst the upheaval, Richard schemes to return Julia to the stage -- but he's in for another big surprise.

Alfred Santell

Director

Lawrence Hazard

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Pauline Lord

Pauline Lord

Clarissa Phipps

Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Captain Randolph Courtney

Louis Hayward

Louis Hayward

Richard Orland

Billie Burke

Billie Burke

Julia Trent Anders

Wendy Barrie

Wendy Barrie

Pauline Anders

Nydia Westman

Nydia Westman

Emily Judson

Victor Varconi

Victor Varconi

Paul Anders

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

Sir Elroyd Joyce

Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

Lady Drake

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Reviews

A review by barrymost

Written on September 26, 2019

This is a sweet, homey little tale of a mother's love for her son and her desire to see him become a success, rising above his poor upbringing. She wants him to become a gentleman, so one day she brings home a kindly, though mildly alcoholic, ex-gentleman called Captain Randolph Courtney. And what better gentleman to mentor him than the great Basil Rathbone, whose mannered performance is a nice change from the usual despicable film villains he was known for. Though a bit cliched, it's an enjoyable little 'ditty', if you will.

Would I recommend? Yes, to those who don't mind something a bit quaint and pleasantly old-fashioned....

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A review by CinemaSerf

Written on April 21, 2023

Maybe not quite the birthday gift that "Richard" (Louis Hayward) would want, but at his small 21st anniversary celebration his mother "Clarissa" (Pauline Lord) gives him a bank book with a rather large sum of money deposited, then announces to him and to their close family intimate - and lover of a snifter - "Capt. Courtney" (Basil Rathbone) that she is not, in fact, his mother. A little scrutinising and some detective work soon establishes the true identity of that particular woman and "Richard" takes up lodgings with the now married "Julia" (Billie Burke) and her step-daughter "Pauline" (Wendy Barrie). There's a bit of a love triangle developing now between these two and his first love "Emily" (Nydia Westman) whilst "Pauline" must contend with the loving suit of "Leo" (a few brief appear...

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