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DRAMA . 1936 . 1h 20m . English . 6.5/10

Private Number_

"TOO MUCH MONEY TO TRUST IN LOVE!"

Ellen Neal, a young and inexperienced maid, becomes romantically involved with her employers son which causes various complications. The head butler also has an infatuation for the young girl but his intentions are not that good.

Director Roy Del Ruth

Starring Loretta Young, Robert Taylor, Basil Rathbone

6.5/10

Rating

1h 20m

Runtime

1936

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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TOO MUCH MONEY TO TRUST IN LOVE!

Ellen Neal, a young and inexperienced maid, becomes romantically involved with her employers son which causes various complications. The head butler also has an infatuation for the young girl but his intentions are not that good.

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Director

Private Number was directed by Roy Del Ruth.

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Cast

Loretta Young stars as Ellen Neal in Private Number.

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Year context

Private Number was released 90 years ago in 1936.

Private Number is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

CAST (20)

Loretta Young

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Richard Winfield

Basil Rathbone

Patsy Kelly

Paul Harvey

Jane Darwell

John Miljan

Marjorie Gateson

Marjorie Gateson

Mrs. Maggie Winfield

Joe E. Lewis

Paul Stanton

Monroe Owsley

James "Jimmy" Coakley

Billy Bevan

FD

Frank Dawson

Graham

George Irving

May Beatty

AP

Alexander Pollard

Footman

Jack Pennick

JV

John Van Eyck

John

Kane Richmond

LI

Lilyan Irene

Hazel

CREW

Director

Roy Del Ruth

Writer

William M. Conselman

Writer

Gene Markey

Writer

Cleves Kinkead

STUDIOS (1)

20th Century Studios

DETAILS

Release

June 5, 1936

Status

Released

Runtime

80 min (1h 20m)

Language

English

Country

United States

Rating

6.5/10 (4 votes)

Popularity

5

IMDB

tt0028142

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Private Number about?

Ellen Neal, a young and inexperienced maid, becomes romantically involved with her employers son which causes various complications. The head butler also has an infatuation for the young girl but his intentions are not that good.

How long is Private Number?

Private Number has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).

Who directed Private Number?

Private Number was directed by Roy Del Ruth.

Who stars in Private Number?

The cast of Private Number includes Loretta Young, Robert Taylor, Basil Rathbone, Patsy Kelly, Paul Harvey.

What is the rating of Private Number?

Private Number has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance

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