The Golden Calf

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."

69min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.9/10

Cast

Jack Mulhall profile pictureJack MulhallPhilip Homer
Sue Carol profile pictureSue CarolMarybelle Cobb
El Brendel profile pictureEl BrendelKnute Olson
Paul Page profile picturePaul PageEdwards
Walter Catlett profile pictureWalter CatlettMaster of Ceremonies
Ilka Chase profile pictureIlka ChaseComedienne

About The Golden Calf

The Golden Calf Overview

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."

Runtime: 69min

Extra details

Original Title: The Golden Calf
Original Language: English
Directed By: Millard Webb
Production Companies
Fox Film Corporation