Children of Pleasure
A picture of jazz-mad youth. More thrilling than "Our Moderns" or "Our Dancing Daughters"
Genres
Overview
A successful songwriter, dazzled by high society, falls for a society girl who is just playing around.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
70 min
Release Date
1930-04-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
4.7
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)
Ann Dvorak
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Cliff Edwards
Radio Performer Cliff (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Party Butler #2 (uncredited)
Herbert Prior
Jeweler (uncredited)
Polly Ann Young
Society Girl at Party (uncredited)
Rosalind Byrne
Girl at Party (uncredited)
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5.8
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