The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill attempts to get her some publicity by having her adopt two orphans, without her knowledge.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard ThorpeDirector
- William R. LipmanScreenplay
- Marion ParsonnetScreenplay
- Harry RuskinScreenplay
Cast
- Gladys GeorgeCarlotta 'Charlie' Lee
- Franchot TonePeter Lawrence
- Ted HealyJimmy Slattery
- Mickey RooneyMike O'Toole
- Frank JenksJoe Cannon
- Ralph MorganReginald 'Reggie' Odell
- Virginia WeidlerJake O'Toole
- Jessie RalphSheriff Janet Winfield
- Fay HoldenMary, Peter's Secretary
- Barnett ParkerHotchkiss, Carlotta's Butler
- Julius TannenMr. Hillier
- Ernie AlexanderReporter Johnson (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
new york cityadoptionstruggling actorpress agentforced marriagewindow washerpublicity stunt