

Playing Around
1930-01-10 · 66 min · ★ 5.0
New York girl has a dull boyfriend and seems destined for a dull marriage when she meets a rich playboy who has money to burn and places to go.
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- Directors
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Production companies
- First National Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Alice WhiteSheba Miller
Chester MorrisNickey Solomon
William BakewellJack
Marion ByronMaude
Maurice BlackJoe
Lionel BelmoreMorgan
Ann BrodyMrs. Fennerbeck
Nellie V. NicholsMrs. Lippincott
Kernan CrippsPolice Sgt. Mulligan (uncredited)
George 'Gabby' HayesRailroad Ticket-Seller (uncredited)
Robert HomansPirate's Den Waiter (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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