The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
Freewheeling wanderer Jerry Day and his beautiful wife Toni are at odds over their lifestyle. Jerry can't accept responsibility, but Toni yearns for a family and a settled life. Then the Days 'rediscover' Jerry's young daughter Pennie, who has been living with his rich deceased wife's family. Pennie appears to be just what Jerry needs to mend his swindling ways and lead a straight life. Then a corruptible influence enters his life.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
23 audience votes
Key crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- Sylvia ThalbergScreenplay
- Vincent LawrenceScreenplay
Cast
- Gary CooperJerome 'Jerry' Day
- Shirley TemplePenelope 'Pennie' Day
- Carole LombardToni Day
- Guy StandingFelix Evans
- Charlotte GranvilleMrs. Crane
- Gilbert EmeryJames Higginson
- Henry KolkerMr. Clark
- Tetsu KomaiMr. Ling
- Akim TamiroffFrench Jeweller (uncredited)
- Luke ChanAssistant Hotel Manager (uncredited)
- Beal WongAssistant Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Richard LooHotel Clerk (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
husband wife relationshipcon mancon artistswindlerdebtlittle girlunpaid billchild custodyswindlewandererfather daughter relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationship