The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
A married restaurant owner is persuaded to become a bootlegger by a beautiful young girl. When he starts making money at it, she steals it, then runs off with another man. His wife finds out what happened. Complications ensue.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Hugo RiesenfeldOriginal Music Composer
- Ludwig BergerDirector
- E. Lloyd SheldonWriter
Cast
- Emil JanningsWilhelm Spengler
- Ruth ChattertonGreta Blanke
- Barry NortonTom Spengler
- Jean ArthurMary Spengler
- Jack LudenOtto Schmidt
- Zasu PittsMother Spengler
- Matthew BetzGus Newman
- Harry CordingThe Hijacker
- Arthur HousmanThe Count
- Frank ReicherThe Eye Specialist
- Douglas HaigTom, as a child
- Anne ShirleyMary, as a child (as Dawn O'Day)
Stills
Themes
restaurant