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"THE DRAMA OF A WOMAN WHO LIVED TWO LIVES"

1932

1h 10m

10.0(1 votes)

Romance

Overview

A recently impoverished but formerly wealthy young woman ends up working as a nightclub hostess. There she meets a handsome, sophisticated and wealthy fellow who hires her to help him spice up his weekend parties. She begins helping him and regains her lost wealth and posh lifestyle.

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Production Companies

Fox Film Corporation

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Joan Bennett

Joan Bennett

Venetia Carr

Ben Lyon

Ben Lyon

Jack Williams

John Halliday

John Halliday

Arthur Ladden

Halliwell Hobbes

Halliwell Hobbes

Martin

Henry Armetta

Henry Armetta

Washroom Attendant

John Arledge

John Arledge

Ted Lane

John Elliott

John Elliott

Bartender

Berton Churchill

Berton Churchill

A.S. Carr

Walter Byron

Walter Byron

Jimmy Brigg

Theresa Harris

Theresa Harris

Chloe (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Alan Crosland
Written by: Samuel Hopkins Adams
William M. Conselman

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