The Golden Calf
1930, English. Directed by Millard Webb.
Her only leg-acy was a pair of perfect calves - but the havoc they created!
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
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 16 March 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Aaron Davis
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The Golden Calf runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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The Golden Calf isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 March 1930. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Golden Calf?
If you liked The Golden Calf, try Much Ado About Nothing, A Night at the Opera, Wet Hot American Summer.
Who directed The Golden Calf?
The Golden Calf (1930) was directed by Millard Webb and stars Jack Mulhall, Sue Carol, El Brendel.