Children of Pleasure (1930)
A picture of jazz-mad youth. More thrilling than "Our Moderns" or "Our Dancing Daughters"
A successful songwriter, dazzled by high society, falls for a society girl who is just playing around.
Director: Harry Beaumont
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: April 26, 1930
Cast
- Lawrence Gray - Danny Regan
- Wynne Gibson - Emma Gray
- Judith Wood - Pat Thayer
- Kenneth Thomson - Rod Peck
- Lee Kohlmar - Bernie
- May Boley - Fanny Kaye
- Benny Rubin - Andy Little
- Jack Benny - Radio Performer Jack (uncredited)
- Sidney Bracey - Miles the Butler (uncredited)
- Mary Carlisle - Secretary (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Richard Schayer (Scenario Writer)
- Crane Wilbur
Cinematography: Percy Hilburn
Editing: George Todd, Blanche Sewell
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic
Keywords
composer, singer, heiress, pre-code, blackface, trial marriage
More Films by Director: Harry Beaumont
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children of Pleasure about?
- A successful songwriter, dazzled by high society, falls for a society girl who is just playing around.
- Who directed Children of Pleasure?
- Children of Pleasure was directed by Harry Beaumont.
- Who stars in Children of Pleasure?
- Children of Pleasure stars Lawrence Gray, Wynne Gibson, Judith Wood, Kenneth Thomson, Lee Kohlmar, May Boley.
- How long is Children of Pleasure?
- Children of Pleasure has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Children of Pleasure?
- Children of Pleasure is a Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Children of Pleasure produced?
- Children of Pleasure was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Children of Pleasure?
- The themes of Children of Pleasure include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic.