Smarty (1934)
THE SMARTEST LAUGH HIT OF THE SEASON!
Vicki Wallace takes great pleasure in teasing her husband Tony who takes no pleasure at all in being teased and it isn't long before he ups and clips her on the chin. Vicki's friend and attorney Vernon Thorpe secures a divorce for her, and Vicki and Vernon are soon married. Vicki's yen for wearing revealing clothes and a penchant for inviting ex-husband to dinner soon provokes the easily-provoked Vernon into belting one on her himself. She goes to Tony's apartment, where Tony is entertaining Bonnie, who is not all that entertained by the presence of Vicki, especially after Vicki shows every intent of moving in and staying.
Cast
- Joan Blondell - Vicki
- Warren William - Tony
- Edward Everett Horton - Vernon
- Frank McHugh - George
- Claire Dodd - Anita
- Joan Wheeler - Mrs. Bonnie Durham
- Virginia Sale - Edna - Vicki's Maid
- Leonard Carey - Tilford - Tony's Butler
- Bert Moorhouse - Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Dennis O'Keefe - Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Screenplay
- F. Hugh Herbert (Story)
- F. Hugh Herbert (Screenplay)
- Carl Erickson (Screenplay)
Keywords
dress, screwball comedy, pre-code, divorced couple, face slap, dress model, man slaps a woman, provocative dress
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smarty about?
- Vicki Wallace takes great pleasure in teasing her husband Tony who takes no pleasure at all in being teased and it isn't long before he ups and clips her on the chin. Vicki's friend and attorney Vernon Thorpe secures a divorce for her, and Vicki and Vernon are soon married. Vicki's yen for wearing revealing clothes and a penchant for inviting ex-husband to dinner soon provokes the easily-provoked Vernon into belting one on her himself. She goes to Tony's apartment, where Tony is entertaining Bonnie, who is not all that entertained by the presence of Vicki, especially after Vicki shows every intent of moving in and staying.
- Who directed Smarty?
- Smarty was directed by Robert Florey.
- Who stars in Smarty?
- Smarty stars Joan Blondell, Warren William, Edward Everett Horton, Frank McHugh, Claire Dodd, Joan Wheeler.
- How long is Smarty?
- Smarty has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Smarty?
- Smarty is a Comedy film.
- Where was Smarty produced?
- Smarty was produced in United States of America.