The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
Gerald Cranston, a successful financier and industrialist who worked his way up through the ranks, enters into a marriage of convenience with Lady Hermione, from which he hopes to gain social prestige; Hermione, for her part, desires financial independence. Gordon Ibbotsleigh attempts to win Hermione's affection, while Hermione's cousin Angela directs her wiles toward Gerald. Both efforts fail, however, and the threat of financial ruin finally and firmly unites the Cranstons.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Emmett J. FlynnDirector
- Edmund GouldingWriter
Cast
- James KirkwoodGerald Cranston
- Alma RubensHermione, Lady Gerald Cranston
- Walter McGrailGordon Ibbotsleigh
- J. Farrell MacDonaldRennie
- Lucien LittlefieldStanley Tilotson
- Spottiswoode AitkenEphraim Brewster
- Templar SaxeLord Rawley
- Richard HeadrickArthur
- Marguerite De La MotteAngela
- Eric MayneSir James Guthrie
- Lydia KnottCranston's Mother
- Marilyn WarnerIngenue (uncredited)