Synopsis
New York City tenement dwelling neighbors Blondie and Lottie are longtime best friends. When Lottie makes the cast of the Follies and moves up in the world, she arranges for Blondie, as well, to join the cast and gain the advantages. But the friendship goes awry when Lottie's sweetheart, wealthy Larry Belmont, falls for Blondie and she for him.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Edmund GouldingDirector
- William AxtOriginal Music Composer
- Frances MarionScreenplay
- Anita LoosWriter
Cast
- Marion DaviesBlondie McClune
- Robert MontgomeryLarry Belmont
- Billie DoveLottie Callahan aka Lurline Cavanaugh
- Jimmy DuranteJimmy
- James GleasonPa McClune
- Zasu PittsGertie
- Sidney TolerPete
- Douglass DumbrilleMurchenson
- Sarah PaddenMa McClune
- Louise CarterMa Callahan
- Clyde CookDancer
- Rocky TwinsThe Rocky Twins - Dance Duo
Stills
Themes
jealousygreat depressionbest friendcrippleshowgirlpre-codescufflefolliessugar daddykept womanromantic rivalfather daughter relationship