Fashions of 1934, is a comedy which starred William Powell and Bette Davis. Powell as Sherwood Nash is a swindler who bootlegs Paris fashions for sale at cut-rate prices. His assistant Lynn, played by Davis poses as an American interested in a dress and Snap conceals a camera in his cane. When they try to steal the latest Baroque designs hidden cameras capture them. Threat and counter threat lead to the suggestion of putting on a legitimate show.

The Cast included:

  • William Powell .... Sherwood Nash
  • Bette Davis .... Lynn Mason
  • Frank McHugh .... Snap
  • Verree Teasdale .... Grand Duchess Alix/Mabel McGuire
  • Reginald Owen .... Oscar Baroque
  • Henry O'Neill .... Duryea
  • Philip Reed (I) .... Jimmy Blake
  • Hugh Herbert .... Joe Ward
  • Gordon Westcott .... Harry
  • Nella Walker .... Mrs. Van Tyle
  • Dorothy Burgess .... Glenda
  • Etienne Girardot .... Glass
  • William Burress .... Feldman
  • Spencer Charters .... Paris Book Dealer
  • Jane Darwell .... Customer at Maison Elegance

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