Drag
Synopsis
Young David Carroll takes over the publication of a local newspaper in Vermont. Although he is attracted to Dot, "the most sophisticated girl in town," he marries Allie Parker, daughter of the couple who run the boardinghouse where he lives. Allie remains at home when David goes to New York City to sell a musical he has written. There, Dot, now a successful costume designer, uses her influence to get David's play produced. David and Dot fall in love, but she leaves for Paris when David indicates he will remain true to Allie. He sends for Allie, but when she arrives with her whole family, he decides to follow Dot to Paris.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradley King
- Original Title
- Drag
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Bradley King
Ernest Haller
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
Bradley King
Screenplay
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
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What is Drag about?
Young David Carroll takes over the publication of a local newspaper in Vermont. Although he is attracted to Dot, "the most sophisticated girl in town," he marries Allie Parker, daughter of the couple who run the boardinghouse where he lives. Allie remains at home when David goes to New York City to sell a musical he has written. There, Dot, now a successful costume designer, uses her influence to get David's play produced. David and Dot fall in love, but she leaves for Paris when David indicates he will remain true to Allie. He sends for Allie, but when she arrives with her whole family, he decides to follow Dot to Paris.
Who directed Drag?
Drag was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in Drag?
The principal cast of Drag includes Richard Barthelmess, Lucien Littlefield, Kathrin Clare Ward, Alice Day, Tom Dugan.
When was Drag released and how long is it?
Drag was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.