01 Aug 1931
The Smiling Lieutenant
An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.
Extravagance
WHEN IS A WIFE CHEATING!
Alice Kendall is the darling of her social set, the sons and daughters of millionaires, although Alice's mother has impoverished herself to provide Alice with the luxuries she expects as her right. Mom blows what's left of her fortune to provide the best trousseau that money can buy when Alice marries Fred Garlan, and then wishes Fred lots of luck. Now, Alice is trying to coax Fred into buying her a new sable coat while Fred is busily trying to borrow enough money to keep his business afloat.
Top Billed Cast
June Collyer Alice Kendall
Lloyd Hughes Fred Garlan
Owen Moore Jim Hamilton
Dorothy Christy Esther Hamilton
Jameson Thomas Harrison Morrell
Nella Walker Mrs. Kendall
Gwen Lee Sally
Addie McPhail Helen
Joan Standing Mary the Maid (uncredited)
Robert Agnew Billy
Martha Mattox Bridge Playing Guest (uncredited)
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew Fur Dealer (uncredited)
Neal Dodd The Minister (uncredited)
Robert Homans Process Server (uncredited)
Arthur Hoyt Bridge Playing Guest (uncredited)
Carl M. Leviness Wedding Guest (uncredited)
William H. Tooker Mr. Wilson (uncredited)
Ellinor Vanderveer Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Florence Wix Fur Shop Saleswoman (uncredited)
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