The Gilded Lily (1935 film)

The Gilded Lily is a 1935 American romantic comedy film directed by Wesley Ruggles and starring Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Ray Milland, and C. Aubrey Smith. Written by Claude Binyon, the film is about a stenographer who becomes a famous caf entertainer courted by an English aristocrat and an American newspaper reporter. Released on January 25, 1935 by Paramount Pictures in the United States, the film was named one of the top ten English language films of 1935 by the National Board of Review. The Gilded Lily was the first of seven films starring Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray.

At their next Thursday meeting, Marilyn reveals to Peter that she has fallen in love someone. Disappointed, he tells her that things can never be the same between them, but assures her that she can always depend on his friendship. When Charles father, Lloyd Granton C. Aubrey Smith, learns that his son intends to propose to an American girl, he insists that they first return to England to break off his current engagement properly. Charles visits Marilyn before he leaves andstill not revealing his identitytells her that he found a job and will be out of town on business for a few weeks.The next day, Peter learns from his editor that the Duke of Loamshire and his son have been in New York for six weeks without the press being aware of it, and are preparing to sail back for England. While working on his usual shipping news column at the docks, Peter spots Duke Granton and his son Charles boarding a ship. After a brief interview, the duke gives Peter 100 to keep their names out of the newspapers. Annoyed at the dukes arrogance, Peter publishes his column the following day, complete with a photo of the Grantons. ........

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