Overview
A daydreaming dramatist and his beloved persevere through hard times in the hope that one of his plays will be a hit.
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Setting
Set in Canada
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Cinematography
Cinematography by William Daniels
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Frederick LonsdaleScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 23, 1932
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Robert MontgomeryWillie Smith
Madge EvansMary Blayne
Roland YoungJeffrey
Frederick KerrAdmiral Percy Blayne
Reginald OwenLord Jimmy
Beryl MercerMrs. Smith
Evelyn HallLady Blayne
Halliwell HobbesMr. Smith
Jackie SearlWillie as a child- Norman Phillips Jr.Walter as a Child
Alan MowbrayLamone
Eily MalyonLandlady (uncredited)
Tyrell DavisBoat Passenger
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