Maid to Order (1931 film)

Maid to Order is a 1931 American pre-Code romantic comedy film directed by Harry Beaumont and starring Marion Davies. The screenplay was written by Anita Loos, based on a story by Earl Derr Biggers. The film follows the exploits of a wealthy and spoiled heiress who pretends to be a maid to escape her overbearing mother and experience a more independent life. The film showcases Davies's comedic talents and features a supporting cast including Norman Foster and Louise Fazenda. While not a major critical success upon its release, it is considered a representative example of pre-Code Hollywood films, exhibiting a more relaxed attitude towards social conventions and morality than would be permitted in later years. The film's humor is largely derived from situational comedy and the clash of personalities between the heiress and the various characters she encounters while disguised as a maid. Its romantic elements follow a fairly typical storyline for romantic comedies of the era. Further research may reveal more detailed information regarding its production, box office performance, and critical reception at the time of its release.