Children of Pleasure
“A picture of jazz-mad youth. More thrilling than "Our Moderns" or "Our Dancing Daughters"”
Synopsis
A successful songwriter, dazzled by high society, falls for a society girl who is just playing around.
Top Cast
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Lawrence Gray
Danny Regan
Wynne Gibson
Emma Gray
Judith Wood
Pat Thayer
Kenneth Thomson
Rod Peck
Lee Kohlmar
Bernie
May Boley
Fanny Kaye
Benny Rubin
Andy Little
Jack Benny
Radio Performer Jack (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Miles the Butler (uncredited)
Mary Carlisle
Secretary (uncredited)
Ann Dvorak
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Cliff Edwards
Radio Performer Cliff (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Party Butler #2 (uncredited)
Herbert Prior
Jeweler (uncredited)
Polly Ann Young
Society Girl at Party (uncredited)
Rosalind Byrne
Girl at Party (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Beaumont
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schayer, Crane Wilbur
- Original Title
- Children of Pleasure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Beaumont
Richard Schayer, Crane Wilbur
Percy Hilburn
George Todd, Blanche Sewell
Department Leadership Roster
George Todd
Editor
Crane Wilbur
Writer
Harry Beaumont
Director
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Percy Hilburn
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of Pleasure
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Children of Pleasure about?
A successful songwriter, dazzled by high society, falls for a society girl who is just playing around.
Who directed Children of Pleasure?
Children of Pleasure was directed by Harry Beaumont.
Who stars in Children of Pleasure?
The principal cast of Children of Pleasure includes Lawrence Gray, Wynne Gibson, Judith Wood, Kenneth Thomson, Lee Kohlmar.
When was Children of Pleasure released and how long is it?
Children of Pleasure was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.