The Reckless Way (1936)
The DVD for this film bears the title "The Lure of Hollywood". Marian Nixon plays a girl who doesn't want to settle for second best. She is offered chance to be a model and jumps at it. Her boyfriend is upset--he just wants to marry her and settle down to a life of domestic bliss. But she has stars in her eyes--and soon learns to use publicity to create a new movie star persona. Throughout all this, the sappy boyfriend is always waiting nearby--hoping that she'll come to her senses and give up this new life.
Director: Raymond K. Johnson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: February 1, 1936
Cast
- Marian Nixon - Helen Rogers
- Kane Richmond - Jim Morgan
- Inez Courtney - Laura Jones
- Malcolm McGregor - Don Reynolds
- Harry Harvey - Joe Black
- William H. Strauss - Carl Blatz
- Samuel S. Hinds
- Phil Dunham
- Art Howard - Mr. Martin Stoner
- Gloria Gordon - Mrs. Elizabeth "Birdie" Stoner
Screenplay
- Phil Dunham
- Charles E. Roberts (Story)
- Raymond K. Johnson (Adaptation)
Music: Gene Johnston
Cinematography: James Diamond
Editing: Charles Henkel Jr.
Production: C.C. Burr Productions Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
modeling
More Films by Director: Raymond K. Johnson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Reckless Way about?
- The DVD for this film bears the title "The Lure of Hollywood". Marian Nixon plays a girl who doesn't want to settle for second best. She is offered chance to be a model and jumps at it. Her boyfriend is upset--he just wants to marry her and settle down to a life of domestic bliss. But she has stars in her eyes--and soon learns to use publicity to create a new movie star persona. Throughout all this, the sappy boyfriend is always waiting nearby--hoping that she'll come to her senses and give up this new life.
- Who directed The Reckless Way?
- The Reckless Way was directed by Raymond K. Johnson.
- Who stars in The Reckless Way?
- The Reckless Way stars Marian Nixon, Kane Richmond, Inez Courtney, Malcolm McGregor, Harry Harvey, William H. Strauss.
- How long is The Reckless Way?
- The Reckless Way has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is The Reckless Way?
- The Reckless Way is a Drama film.
- Where was The Reckless Way produced?
- The Reckless Way was produced in United States of America.