The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
With a full Hollywood background and settings but more an expose of scandal-and-gossip magazines of the era, has-been actor John Blakeford agrees to write his memoirs for magazine-publisher Jordan Winston. When Blakeford's daughter, Patricia, ask him to desist for the sake of his ex-wife, Carlotta Blakeford, he attempts to break his contract with Winston.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert FloreyDirector
- Marguerite RobertsScreenplay
- Gregory StoneOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John HallidayJohn Wellington Blakeford
- Marsha HuntPatricia Blakeford
- Robert CummingsJay Wallace
- C. Henry GordonJordan Winslow
- Esther RalstonFlora Moore
- Esther DaleMartha
- Frieda InescortAlice Winslow
- Albert ContiBill Sanford - Trocadero Manager
- Thomas E. JacksonDetective
- Oscar ApfelDr. Inslow
- Purnell PrattMr. Steinman
- Irving BaconGus - Trocadero Bartender
Stills
Themes
contracthollywoodexpose