Kept Husbands
“A battling drama of mortgaged manhood.”
Synopsis
A former All-American football star, now working as a steel mill supervisor in New Jersey, falls in love with the mill owner's wealthy, very spoiled daughter.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Mackaill
Dorothea 'Dot' Helen Parker Brunton
Joel McCrea
Richard 'Dick' Brunton
Clara Kimball Young
Henrietta Post
Ned Sparks
Hughie Hanready
Mary Carr
Mrs. Brunton
Robert McWade
Arthur Parker
Bryant Washburn
Charlie Bates
Florence Roberts
Henrietta Parker
Freeman Wood
Llewllyn Post
Eddy Chandler
Steelworker (uncredited)
Lita Chevret
Gwen (uncredited)
Gregory Gaye
Mons. Prinz (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Sarecky, Forrest Halsey, Alfred Jackson
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Kept Husbands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Louis Sarecky, Forrest Halsey, Alfred Jackson
Max Steiner
Jack MacKenzie
George Marsh, Ann McKnight
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Louis Sarecky
Writer
William LeBaron
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
George Marsh
Editor
Ann McKnight
Editor
Max Rée
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kept Husbands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kept Husbands about?
A former All-American football star, now working as a steel mill supervisor in New Jersey, falls in love with the mill owner's wealthy, very spoiled daughter.
Who directed Kept Husbands?
Kept Husbands was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Kept Husbands?
The principal cast of Kept Husbands includes Dorothy Mackaill, Joel McCrea, Clara Kimball Young, Ned Sparks, Mary Carr.
When was Kept Husbands released and how long is it?
Kept Husbands was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Kept Husbands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kept Husbands was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kept Husbands?
Kept Husbands holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).