Children of Pleasure

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Children of Pleasure

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

1930

1h 10m

5.5(4 votes)

Comedy

Music

Romance

Overview

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

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Lawrence Gray

Danny Regan

Wynne Gibson

Emma Gray

Judith Wood

Pat Thayer

Kenneth Thomson

Rod Peck

Lee Kohlmar

Bernie

May Boley

Fanny Kaye

Benny Rubin

Andy Little

Jack Benny

Radio Performer Jack (uncredited)

Sidney Bracey

Miles the Butler (uncredited)

Mary Carlisle

Secretary (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Harry Beaumont
Written by: Crane Wilbur

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