Compliments of the Season (1930)
On Christmas Eve, a former thief, recently released from prison, stops a forlorn, destitute, despairing young woman from committing suicide. She's from the country and hasn't been able to find her boyfriend who came to the city earlier. The ex-con suggests having a little party together, but both are flat broke. He realizes there's an obvious solution.
Director: Arthur Hurley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: November 27, 1930
Cast
- Eric Dressler - Jimmy 'Fingers' Dugan
- Lenita Lane - Forlorn Woman
- Weldon Heyburn - Bill (uncredited)
- Pat O'Brien - Police Detective (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Paul Gerard Smith (Story)
- E. K. Nadel (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Edwin B. DuPar
Production: The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void
Keywords
despair, meal, ex-con, christmas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Compliments of the Season about?
- On Christmas Eve, a former thief, recently released from prison, stops a forlorn, destitute, despairing young woman from committing suicide. She's from the country and hasn't been able to find her boyfriend who came to the city earlier. The ex-con suggests having a little party together, but both are flat broke. He realizes there's an obvious solution.
- Who directed Compliments of the Season?
- Compliments of the Season was directed by Arthur Hurley.
- Who stars in Compliments of the Season?
- Compliments of the Season stars Eric Dressler, Lenita Lane, Weldon Heyburn, Pat O'Brien.
- How long is Compliments of the Season?
- Compliments of the Season has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Compliments of the Season?
- Compliments of the Season is a Drama film.
- Where was Compliments of the Season produced?
- Compliments of the Season was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Compliments of the Season?
- The themes of Compliments of the Season include: Crushing Despair and the Void.