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Kept Husbands is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon, starring Dorothy Mackaill and Joel McCrea, with major supporting roles filled by Robert McWade, Florence Roberts and Mary Carr. The original story was written by the film's associate producer, Louis Sarecky, and adapted for the screen by Forrest Halsey and Alfred Jackson. Although primarily a drama, the film has many comedic touches to it. The film centers around the class struggles and stereotypes between the working class and the wealthy, which was particularly striking during the Depression era when this film was made. The film also points out the stereotypical gender roles which were prevalent at that time.
Original Release
02/22/1931
US Release
02/22/1931
Cast
Name | Character |
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Dorothy Mackaill | Dorothea 'Dot' Parker Brunton / Dot Parker Brunton |
Joel McCrea | Richard 'Dick' Brunton / Richard Brunton |
Ned Sparks | Hughie Hanready |
Mary Carr | Mrs. Brunton |
Clara Kimball Young | Mrs. Henrietta Post / Henrietta Post |
Robert McWade | Arthur Parker |
Bryant Washburn | Charlie Bates |
Florence Roberts | Mrs. Henrietta Parker / Henrietta Parker |
Freeman Wood | Llewllyn Post |
Eddy Chandler | Steelworker |
Directors
Writers
Louis Sarecky, Forrest Halsey, Alfred Jackson
Cast
Name | Character |
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Dorothy Mackaill | Dorothea 'Dot' Parker Brunton / Dot Parker Brunton |
Joel McCrea | Richard 'Dick' Brunton / Richard Brunton |
Ned Sparks | Hughie Hanready |
Mary Carr | Mrs. Brunton |
Clara Kimball Young | Mrs. Henrietta Post / Henrietta Post |
Robert McWade | Arthur Parker |
Bryant Washburn | Charlie Bates |
Florence Roberts | Mrs. Henrietta Parker / Henrietta Parker |
Freeman Wood | Llewllyn Post |
Eddy Chandler | Steelworker |
Lita Chevret | Gwen |
Gregory Gaye | Mons. Prinz |
Producers
Name | Role |
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William LeBaron | Producer |
Louis Sarecky | Producer |