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COMEDY . 1938 . 1h 10m

Jane Steps Out_

"Remember "Pygmalion" and "A Girl Must Live"- now comes another scintillating hit from the same studios...Brilliant, different, intimate. DIANA CHURCHILL and JEAN MUIR in Britain's Sauciest Hit!"

Wallflower Jane Wilton has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful and popular sister Beatrice. Making things worse, Beatrice is spiteful and cruel, directing all manner of nastiness towards the submissive and uncomplaining Jane. But when Beatrice sets her cap for Jane's erstwhile boy friend Basil Gilbert, she goes a shade too far. For once, the worm turns, and Jane fights tooth and nail to win her man back. A retelling of the Cinderella story.

Starring Diana Churchill, Jean Muir, Peter Murray-Hill
1h 10m
Runtime
1938
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Jane Steps Out poster
Remember "Pygmalion" and "A Girl Must Live"- now comes another scintillating hit from the same studios...Brilliant, different, intimate. DIANA CHURCHILL and JEAN MUIR in Britain's Sauciest Hit!

Wallflower Jane Wilton has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful and popular sister Beatrice. Making things worse, Beatrice is spiteful and cruel, directing all manner of nastiness towards the submissive and uncomplaining Jane. But when Beatrice sets her cap for Jane's erstwhile boy friend Basil Gilbert, she goes a shade too far. For once, the worm turns, and Jane fights tooth and nail to win her man back. A retelling of the Cinderella story.

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Cast
Diana Churchill stars as Jane Wilton in Jane Steps Out.
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Year context
Jane Steps Out was released 88 years ago in 1938.
Overview
Wallflower Jane Wilton has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful and popular sister Beatrice. Making things worse, Beatrice is spiteful and cruel, dire...
Jane Steps Out is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 10m.

CAST (7)

Diana Churchill
Diana Churchill
Jane Wilton
Jean Muir
Jean Muir
Beatrice Wilton
Peter Murray-Hill
Peter Murray-Hill
Basil Gilbert
Athene Seyler
Athene Seyler
Grandma
Fred Emney
Fred Emney
General Wilton
Iris Hoey
Iris Hoey
Mrs. Wilton
Judy Kelly
Judy Kelly
Margot Kent

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
70 min (1h 10m)
Country

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What is Jane Steps Out about?
Wallflower Jane Wilton has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful and popular sister Beatrice. Making things worse, Beatrice is spiteful and cruel, directing all manner of nastiness towards the submissive and uncomplaining Jane. But when Beatrice sets her cap for Jane's erstwhile boy friend Basil Gilbert, she goes a shade too far. For once, the worm turns, and Jane fights tooth and nail to win her man back. A retelling of the Cinderella story.
How long is Jane Steps Out?
Jane Steps Out has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in Jane Steps Out?
The cast of Jane Steps Out includes Diana Churchill, Jean Muir, Peter Murray-Hill, Athene Seyler, Fred Emney.

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Comedy
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