A comedy romance in which breezy Haines, as a young lady killer, tries to capture the heart of Hyams who has turned him down for Bushman. Haines plots dozens of extreme measures to win her over, and finally goes so far as to drag her from the altar, bound and gagged.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Sam Wood, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring William Haines, Leila Hyams, Marie Dressler, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
William Haines
as Tom Ward
Leila Hyams
as Mary Howe
Marie Dressler
as Hettie Brown
Polly Moran
as Polly
Clara Blandick
as Mrs. Ward
William Janney
as Jimmie Ward
William V. Mong
as Mr. Ward
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
as McAndrews
Frank Coghlan Jr.
as Eddie Ward
Phyllis Crane
as Alma Ward
Henry Armetta
as Grove Cafe Waiter
Wilson Benge
as McAndrews' ButlerCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 91 min |
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