Loose Ankles
Synopsis
A grandmother's will leaves her fortune to a few, mostly to her great-niece Ann. Ann will only receive her inheritance once she marries, with the approval of three of her stuffed-shirt relatives, and without scandal. Otherwise, the estate goes to the cat and dog hospital. Ann, not needing the money, rebels by seeking scandal with a gigolo.
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Loose Ankles (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-12-03
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Loretta Young
Ann
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Gil
Louise Fazenda
Aunt Sarah Harper
Otis Harlan
Major
Daphne Pollard
Agnes
Edward Nugent
Andy Martin (as Eddie Nugent)
Inez Courtney
Betty
Ethel Wales
Aunt Katherine Harper
Norman Selby
Terry Todd
Raymond Keane
Linton
Billy Bletcher
Mr. Berry from Logan
Bobby Dunn
Butler
Billy Franey
Circus Cafe Waiter
Sydney Jarvis
Circus Cafe Ringmaster
Gus Leonard
Mr. Berry from Walla Walla
Virginia Sale
Mrs. Berry from Walla Walla
Glen Walters
Mrs. Berry from Logan
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Wilde
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Janney, Gene Towne, Jack Meskill
- Original Score
- Cecil Copping, Alois Reiser
- Original Title
- Loose Ankles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Wilde
Sam Janney, Gene Towne, Jack Meskill
Cecil Copping, Alois Reiser
Arthur L. Todd
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Wilde
Director
Gene Towne
Writer
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Cecil Copping
Original Music Composer
Alois Reiser
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Loose Ankles
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What is Loose Ankles about?
A grandmother's will leaves her fortune to a few, mostly to her great-niece Ann. Ann will only receive her inheritance once she marries, with the approval of three of her stuffed-shirt relatives, and without scandal. Otherwise, the estate goes to the cat and dog hospital. Ann, not needing the money, rebels by seeking scandal with a gigolo.
Who directed Loose Ankles?
Loose Ankles was directed by Ted Wilde.
Who stars in Loose Ankles?
The principal cast of Loose Ankles includes Loretta Young, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Louise Fazenda, Otis Harlan, Daphne Pollard.
When was Loose Ankles released and how long is it?
Loose Ankles was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Loose Ankles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Loose Ankles was composed by Cecil Copping, Alois Reiser.