10 Jan 1930
Playing Around
New York girl has a dull boyfriend and seems destined for a dull marriage when she meets a rich playboy who has money to burn and places to go.
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 (as Candy and Coco)
Otto Heimel Cafe Entertainer (as Candy and Coco)
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 Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley Dr. Taylor (uncredited)
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