26 Apr 1930
Children of Pleasure
A successful songwriter, dazzled by high society, falls for a society girl who is just playing around.
Westward Passage
A story of divorce and second marriage that plumbs the secret heart of womankind!
A struggling writer divorces his wife to pursue his career without interference, but they meet in Europe years later after she has remarried.
Top Billed Cast
Ann Harding Olivia Van Tyne Allen Ottendorf
Laurence Olivier Nicholas 'Nick' Allen
Zasu Pitts Mrs. Truesdale
Irving Pichel Harry Ottendorf
Juliette Compton Henrietta, Olivia's Cousin
Irene Purcell Baroness Diane von Stael
Emmett King Mr. Henry P. Ottendorf
Florence Roberts Mrs. Ottendorf
Ethel Griffies Lady Caverly
Don Alvarado Count Felipe DeLatorie
Bonita Granville Little Olivia Allen (age 9)
Florence Lake Elmer's Wife
Edgar Kennedy Elmer
Herman Bing Otto Hoopengarner, the Dutchman
Lita Chevret Woman at Party (uncredited)
Joyce Compton Lillie, the Model (uncredited)
Julie Haydon Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Nance O'Neil Mrs. von Stael (uncredited)
Lee Phelps Bartender (uncredited)
Al Thompson Chauffeur (uncredited)
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