The Dominant Sex

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The Dominant Sex
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Directed by Herbert Brenon
Written by
  • Michael Egan (play)
  • John Fernald
  • Vina de Vesci
Produced by Walter C. Mycroft
Starring
Cinematography Walter J. Harvey
Edited by Flora Newton
Music by Harry Acres
Production
company
Distributed by Associated British Picture Corporation
Release date
  • 26 January 1937 (1937-01-26)
Running time
74 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
Language English

The Dominant Sex is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Herbert Brenon and starring Phillips Holmes, Diana Churchill and Romney Brent. The film was based on a play by Michael Egan. It was made by British International Pictures at its main Elstree Studios. [1] The film's art direction was by Cedric Dawe.

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  1. Wood p.89

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