Susan and God

Susan and God (1940)

Saint... Or Screwball?

A flighty socialite neglects her family to promote a new religious group.

Date of release
1940-06-07
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (18)
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director
George Cukor

Casting

Interesting facts

Susan and God is a 1940 American comedy-drama film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer directed by George Cukor and starring Joan Crawford and Fredric March. The screenplay was written by Anita Loos and was based upon a 1937 play by Rachel Crothers. The supporting cast features Rita Hayworth and Nigel Bruce.

Production

The film Susan and God was based on Rachel Crothers' play Susan and God, which premiered in Princeton, New Jersey, then opened on Broadway on October 7, 1937 at the Plymouth Theatre. The original production, directed by John Golden and designed by Jo Mielziner, starred Gertrude Lawrence and ran for 288 performances. MGM reportedly paid $75,000 (USD) for the rights to the play. Crothers' play reportedly was inspired by Dr.

It was intended as a vehicle for Norma Shearer, but the star refused to play the role of a mother with a teenage daughter. Greer Garson was considered for the role before it went to Joan Crawford.

Rita Hayworth was loaned to MGM for this film by her studio Columbia Pictures. This was Fredric March's return to film after a year and a half's absence appearing on the stage.

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