"WILLIAM HAINES IN A PICTURE THAT LIFTS THE LID ON THE DOINGS OF THE GAY, GIDDY YOUNGER SOCIETY CROWD" 24 March 1928 Comedy 80 mins
A cocky, arrogant young playboy is expelled from his American polo team shortly before the big match with England.
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William Haines as Tommy Van Buren
Alice Day as Polly Durant
Jack Holt as Nelson
Hobart Bosworth as Durant
Coy Watson Jr. as Sammy
Constance Howard as Cynthia
Paul Nicholson as Mr. Van Buren
Julia Swayne Gordon as Mrs. Van Buren
Allan Cavan as Host at Red Lantern Inn
Harry Gribbon as Tommy's Valet
Herbert Prior as Beleaguered Diner
Scott Seaton as Minor Role
Harry Tenbrook as Tommy's Chauffeur
Ellinor Vanderveer as Party Guest
Blue Washington as Polo Fan
Jack Conway Director
Byron Morgan Scenario Writer
Ann Price Scenario Writer
Byron Morgan Story
Jack Conway Producer
Oliver T. Marsh Director of Photography
Sam Zimbalist Editor
Cedric Gibbons Set Decoration
Merrill Pye Set Decoration
United States 04 March 1928
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