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.
Sadie McKee
She rose from calicos to silks, with men as the stepping stones!
A maid has romances with a two-timer, a boozing millionaire and the master of the house.
Top Billed Cast
Joan Crawford Sadie
Gene Raymond Tommy
Franchot Tone Michael
Edward Arnold Brennan
Esther Ralston Dolly
Earl Oxford Stooge
Jean Dixon Opal
Leo G. Carroll Phelps
Akim Tamiroff Riccori
Helen Ware Mrs. McKee
Gene Austin Cafe Entertainer
Candy Candido Cafe Entertainer
Otto Heimel Cafe Entertainer
Norman Ainsley Second Butler (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley Intern with Dr. Briggs (uncredited)
Nellie Bly Baker Downstairs Laundress (uncredited)
Jack Baxley Short-Order Cook (uncredited)
Barlowe Borland Brennan’s Servant (uncredited)
Wade Boteler Second Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley Dr. Taylor (uncredited)
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