The Gorgeous Hussy_
"She swayed a nation..ruled the hearts of men...and spent her life trying to win the one she really loved!"
It's the early nineteenth century Washington. Young adult Margaret O'Neal, Peggy to most that know her, is the daughter of Major William O'Neal, who is the innkeeper of the establishment where most out-of-town politicians and military men stay when they're in Washington. Peggy is pretty and politically aware. She is courted by several of those politicians and military men who all want to marry her, except for the one with who she is truly in love.
Starring
Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore
Box Office
$2.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Gorgeous Hussy earned $2.0M worldwide on a $1.1M budget — a 80% return on investment.
Year context
The Gorgeous Hussy was released 90 years ago in 1936.
The Gorgeous Hussy is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 43m.
CAST (20)
Joan Crawford
Margaret "Peggy" O'Neal
Robert Taylor
'Bow' Timberlake
Lionel Barrymore
Andrew Jackson
Franchot Tone
John H. Eaton
Melvyn Douglas
John Randolph
James Stewart
Roderick "Rowdy" Dow
Beulah Bondi
Rachel Jackson
Alison Skipworth
Mrs. Beall
Louis Calhern
Leroy Sunderland
Melville Cooper
Cuthbert
Sidney Toler
Daniel Webster
Gene Lockhart
Maj. William O'Neal
Clara Blandick
Louisa Abbott
Frank Conroy
John C. Calhoun
Nydia Westman
Maybelle
Willard Robertson
Secretary Ingham
Charles Trowbridge
Martin Van Buren
Rubye De Remer
Mrs. Bellamy
Betty Blythe
Mrs. Wainwright
Zeffie Tilbury
Mrs. Daniel Beall
BOX OFFICE
$1.1M
Budget
$2.0M
Revenue
+80%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (14 votes)
Budget
$1,119,000
Box Office
$2,019,000
Profit
+$900,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Gorgeous Hussy about?
It's the early nineteenth century Washington. Young adult Margaret O'Neal, Peggy to most that know her, is the daughter of Major William O'Neal, who is the innkeeper of the establishment where most out-of-town politicians and military men stay when they're in Washington. Peggy is pretty and politically aware. She is courted by several of those politicians and military men who all want to marry her, except for the one with who she is truly in love.
How long is The Gorgeous Hussy?
The Gorgeous Hussy has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in The Gorgeous Hussy?
The cast of The Gorgeous Hussy includes Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone, Melvyn Douglas.
How much did The Gorgeous Hussy make at the box office?
The Gorgeous Hussy earned $2,019,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,119,000.
What is the rating of The Gorgeous Hussy?
The Gorgeous Hussy has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History