The read
It runs a compact 1h 8m.
Synopsis
Marianne falls in love with con man Valentine who uses their relation to get her father's endorsement on a money-raising scheme. He runs off with the money and Marianne, later dumping her. Her sister Laura loves Dr. Lindley although she knows he loves Marianne. Marianne returns and marries a wealthy young man, and Lindley turns his love toward Laura.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
25 audience votes
Key crew
- Hobart HenleyDirector
- Edwin H. KnopfScreenplay
Cast
- Conrad NagelDr. Dick Lindley
- Sidney FoxMarianne Madison
- Bette DavisLaura Madison
- Humphrey BogartValentine Corliss
- Charles WinningerMr. Madison
- Emma DunnMrs. Madison
- Zasu PittsMinnie
- Slim SummervilleSam
- Bert RoachWade Trumbull
- David DurandHedrick Madison
- Mary AldenMinor Role (uncredited)
- King BaggotPoliceman on Street (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
con manpre-code