The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
When Joe, a hold-up man, tries to rob Mary, a nightclub hostess, she winds winds up knocking him out. She takes pity on him, however, and nurses him back to health. He decides to go straight and marry her. Mary buys a $1000 Liberty Bond as an investment, while Joe saves up and buys a taxi to start his own business. Then Maisie, Mary's wild and money-crazy sister, shows up, which leads to tragedy.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Monta BellDirector
- Lorna MoonScreenplay
Cast
- Norma ShearerMary Miller
- Lawrence GrayJoe Miller
- Gwen LeeMaizie
- Eddie SturgisRed Smith
- Philip SleemanGus Van Gundy
- Johnny Mack BrownParty Boy (uncredited)
- Robert DudleySugar Daddy (uncredited)
- Rodney HildebrandtBit Role (uncredited)
- John KellyBit Role (uncredited)
- Pat SomersetBit Role (uncredited)
- Bee StephensChorus Girl (uncredited)