The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
Reggie Dillingham, a spendthrift socialite, is challenged by his lawyer to support himself for six months; Reggie finds a job as a newspaper editor to keep quiet about a compromising photo of a powerful politician, but soon discovers his boss is involved in bootlegging and uses the newspaper to expose him, despite threats, with the help of his loyal staff, leading to the boss's arrest and Reggie's financial windfall.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- James W. HorneDirector
- Frank Howard ClarkScreenplay
Cast
- Richard TalmadgeReggie Dillingham
- Joseph W. GirardClint Taggart
- Margaret LandisMary Ryan
- Fred KelseyRed Mullin
- Katharine LewisPhyllis
- Pete GordonJoe Potts
Themes
bootlegging