Just a Gigolo (1931 film)

Just a Gigolo is a 1931 American Pre-Code is a romantic comedy film released by MGM. It was directed by Jack Conway, produced by Irving Thalberg and starred William Haines, Irene Purcell, C. Aubrey Smith, and Ray Milland. It was adapted from the 1930 play of the same name, which also starred Irene Purcell in the role of Roxana 'Roxy' Hartley. The film features the song "Just a Gigolo".

Contents

• Plot summary
• Cast
• References

Plot summary

Lord Robert Brummell (William Haines), a bachelor is ordered by his wealthy uncle Lord George Hampton (C. Aubrey Smith) to settle down with a wife. Not wishing to tie himself down to any one girl, Brummell endeavors to prove that no woman is worthy of him by pretending to be a gigolo.

Cast

William Haines as Lord Robert 'Bobby' Brummel

Irene Purcell as Roxana 'Roxy' Hartley

C. Aubrey Smith as Lord George Hampton

Charlotte Granville as Lady Jane Hartley

Lilian Bond as Lady Agatha Carrol

Ray Milland as Freddie

Yola d'Avril as Pauline, Roxana's Maid