The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
Society children Madalyn Harlan and Bob Elkins separate the day they are to be married. Madalyn marries her chauffeur, Jerry, while Bob falls in love with unsophisticated Ruth Cassell and, after careful consideration, marries her. Madalyn's marriage is unhappy, ending in a double suicide after Madalyn's parents disown her and Jerry's family proves to be lower class.
Ratings
TMDB7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Rowland V. LeeDirector
- John B. ClymerWriter
Cast
- Marguerite De La MotteRuth Cassell
- John BowersBob Elkins
- Estelle TaylorMadalyn Harlan
- Noah BeeryHop Lee
- Chester ConklinOland Young
- Vera LewisMrs. De Witt Harlan
- David ButlerJerry Ryan
- Walter LongBud Reisner
- Lucille HuttonMamie Reisner
- Edward ConnellyRupert Cassell
- Ralph LewisDe Witt Harlan
- Russell SimpsonPatrick Ryan
Themes
lost in the mgm vault fire