The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
Alcoholic playboy Wallace MacDonald (as Bruce Armstrong) would like to sober up and become more responsible, after a drinking accident causes him to cripple little brother Pat Moore (as Jimmy Armstrong). Still, the lure of liquor makes him to sneak drinks at home, and go out partying with carefree showgirl Clara Bow (as Marilyn Merrill). He's promised Ms. Bow he'll quit drinking and gambling. Further complicating Mr. MacDonald's life are the bad checks he's been accumulating. Nasty Stuart Holmes (as Tom Canfield) and Tom Santschi (as "Big Joe" Snead) force MacDonald to join their diamond smuggling racket, in lieu of payment.
Ratings
IMDb4.9/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Harry O. HoytDirector
- Leah BairdWriter
Cast
- Wallace MacDonaldBruce Armstrong
- Clara BowMarilyn Merrill
- Arline PrettyHelen
- Stuart HolmesTom Canfield
- Pat MooreJimmy Armstrong
- Tom SantschiBig Joe Snead
- Lydia KnottMrs. Armstrong
- Templar SaxeDude Talbot
- Mike DonlinFederal Officer Parker
- Henry HallCourt officer
- George IrvingProsecutor John Morton
Stills
Themes
gamblingalcoholismdisability