The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
When misfortune hits hard on the Jordan family of Chicago's upper class, Bonnie Jordan, a dazzling and witty girl, finds a job as an aspiring reporter; however, her naive younger brother Rodney takes a twisted path and gets involved with the wrong people.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
22 audience votes
Key crew
- Harry BeaumontDirector
- Richard SchayerScreenplay
Cast
- Joan CrawfordBonnie Jordan
- Lester VailBob
- Cliff EdwardsBert Scranton
- William BakewellRodney Jordan
- William HoldenStanley Jordan
- Clark GableJake Luva
- Earle FoxeWally
- Purnell PrattParker
- Hale HamiltonSelby
- Natalie MoorheadDella
- Joan MarshSylvia
- Russell HoptonWhitey
Stills
Themes
chicago, illinoisbootleggermarriage proposalself sacrificeupper classgangstertangoshootoutcriminal underworldsocialitenewspaper editorpre-code