Movie: Children of Pleasure

Top 10 Billed Cast

Lawrence Gray
Lawrence Gray

Danny Regan

Wynne Gibson
Wynne Gibson

Emma Gray

Judith Wood
Judith Wood

Pat Thayer

Kenneth Thomson
Kenneth Thomson

Rod Peck

Lee Kohlmar
Lee Kohlmar

Bernie

May Boley
May Boley

Fanny Kaye

Benny Rubin
Benny Rubin

Andy Little

Jack Benny
Jack Benny

Radio Performer Jack (uncredited)

Sidney Bracey
Sidney Bracey

Miles the Butler (uncredited)

Mary Carlisle
Mary Carlisle

Secretary (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    A successful songwriter, dazzled by high society, falls for a society girl who is just playing around.

  • Release Date

    1930-04-26

  • Average

    4.7

  • Rating:

    2.4 starts
  • Tagline

    A picture of jazz-mad youth. More thrilling than "Our Moderns" or "Our Dancing Daughters"

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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