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The Smart Set
The Smart Set

The Smart Set

WILLIAM HAINES IN A PICTURE THAT LIFTS THE LID ON THE DOINGS OF THE GAY, GIDDY YOUNGER SOCIETY CROWD

Genres

Comedy

OverView

A cocky, arrogant young playboy is expelled from his American polo team shortly before the big match with England.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

80 mins

Rating

5.6/10

Release Date

24 March 1928

Country

United States of America

Cast

William Haines

William Haines

Tommy Van Buren

Alice Day

Alice Day

Polly Durant

Jack Holt

Jack Holt

Nelson

Hobart Bosworth

Hobart Bosworth

Durant

Coy Watson Jr.

Coy Watson Jr.

Sammy

Constance Howard

Constance Howard

Cynthia

Paul Nicholson

Paul Nicholson

Mr. Van Buren

Julia Swayne Gordon

Julia Swayne Gordon

Mrs. Van Buren

Allan Cavan

Allan Cavan

Host at Red Lantern Inn

Harry Gribbon

Harry Gribbon

Tommy's Valet

Herbert Prior

Herbert Prior

Beleaguered Diner

Scott Seaton

Scott Seaton

Minor Role

Harry Tenbrook

Harry Tenbrook

Tommy's Chauffeur

Ellinor Vanderveer

Ellinor Vanderveer

Party Guest

Blue Washington

Blue Washington

Polo Fan

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