Second Choice
“The Story of a Strange Marriage Bargain!”
Synopsis
Vallery Grove is in love with Don Warren but her mother opposes the match because he is poor and has no social standing. Don decides to terminate his engagement to Vallery after attending a party where he meets a spoiled rich girl who is interested in him.
Top Cast
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Dolores Costello
Vallery Grove
Chester Morris
Don Warren
Jack Mulhall
Owen Mallery
Edna Murphy
Beth Randall
Charlotte Merriam
Satterlee
Ethlyne Clair
Edith Pemberton
James Clemens
Ned Pemberton (as Jimmy Clemons)
Edward Martindel
Herbert Satterlee
Henry Stockbridge
Mr. Grove
Anna Chance
Mrs. Grove
Louise Beavers
Maid (uncredited)
Louise Lester
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Jackson, Elizabeth Alexander
- Original Title
- Second Choice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Joseph Jackson, Elizabeth Alexander
Robert O. Crandall
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
Joseph Jackson
Writer
Robert O. Crandall
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Choice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Second Choice about?
Vallery Grove is in love with Don Warren but her mother opposes the match because he is poor and has no social standing. Don decides to terminate his engagement to Vallery after attending a party where he meets a spoiled rich girl who is interested in him.
Who directed Second Choice?
Second Choice was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Second Choice?
The principal cast of Second Choice includes Dolores Costello, Chester Morris, Jack Mulhall, Edna Murphy, Charlotte Merriam.
When was Second Choice released and how long is it?
Second Choice was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Is Second Choice based on a book or true story?
Second Choice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elizabeth Alexander".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Second Choice?
Second Choice holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).