The Golden Calf (1930)
In this pygmalionesque musical, a drab secretary leads a boring life until a good friend intervenes. The friend begins a total make-over upon her friend. First she slathers her in mud-packs, and then she encases her in lovely silk dresses. Soon the plain woman is transformed into an extraordinary beauty. It is no surprise that her boss, not knowing her true identity, falls hopelessly in love with her. Singing, dancing and romancing ensues. Songs include: "A Picture No Artist Can Paint," "You Gotta Be Modernistic," "I'm Telling the World About You," "Maybe Someday," and "Can I Help It."
Director: Millard Webb
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Jack Mulhall as Philip Homer |
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Sue Carol as Marybelle Cobb |
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El Brendel as Knute Olson |
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Marjorie White as Alice |
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Richard Keene as Tommy |
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Paul Page as Edwards |
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Walter Catlett as Master of Ceremonies |
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Ilka Chase as Comedienne |
| Directing | Millard Webb | Director |
| Writing | Aaron Davis | Story |
| Writing | Harold Atteridge | Dialogue |
| Writing | Marion Orth | Scenario Writer |
