

Children of Pleasure
1930-04-26 · 70 min · ★ 5.5
A successful songwriter, dazzled by high society, falls for a society girl who is just playing around.
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- Directors
- Harry Beaumont
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lawrence GrayDanny Regan
Wynne GibsonEmma Gray
Judith WoodPat Thayer
Kenneth ThomsonRod Peck
Lee KohlmarBernie
May BoleyFanny Kaye
Benny RubinAndy Little
Jack BennyRadio Performer Jack (uncredited)
Sidney BraceyMiles the Butler (uncredited)
Mary CarlisleSecretary (uncredited)
Ann DvorakChorus Girl (uncredited)
Cliff EdwardsRadio Performer Cliff (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienParty Butler #2 (uncredited)
Herbert PriorJeweler (uncredited)
Polly Ann YoungSociety Girl at Party (uncredited)
Rosalind ByrneGirl at Party (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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