The Social Lion
“THE BEST LAUGH OF THE SEASON Get an Eye and Earful of the Oakie Chin and Grin”
Synopsis
Marco Perkins is a garage mechanic and a would-be-prizefighter who gets a place on the ritzy country club's polo team because he is the town's most proficient mallet-wielder, having learned to play polo while serving in the U.S. army. His hobnobbing with the town-elite and social upper-crust at the polo-matches gives him an inflated idea of his social position, and he decides he is is moving on up. He breaks off with his girl-friend, true-blue Cynthia Brown, and hits on débutante Gloria Staunton, who appears to have an interest in being hit upon. Gloria's interest lies mostly in showing Marco that hired-hands who can play polo still aren't to the manor born.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jack Oakie
Marco Perkins
Mary Brian
Cynthia Brown
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Chick Hathaway
Olive Borden
Gloria Staunton
Charles Sellon
Jim Perkins
Cyril Ring
Ralph Williams
E.H. Calvert
Henderson
James Gibson
Howard
Henry Roquemore
Smith
William Bechtel
Schultz
Richard Cummings
McGinnis
Jack Byron
'Knockout' Johnson
Frank Biedka
Minor Role
Virginia Bruce
Society Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original Title
- The Social Lion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Octavus Roy Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Social Lion.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Social Lion.
list5
Similar Titles to The Social Lion
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.9
6.0
5.8
7.0
6.2
10.0
6.4
3.4
4.0
6.0
7.2
6.8
5.4
6.6
2.0
6.4
6.0
3.3
5.5
More Like The Social Lion
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Social Lion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Social Lion about?
Marco Perkins is a garage mechanic and a would-be-prizefighter who gets a place on the ritzy country club's polo team because he is the town's most proficient mallet-wielder, having learned to play polo while serving in the U.S. army. His hobnobbing with the town-elite and social upper-crust at the polo-matches gives him an inflated idea of his social position, and he decides he is is moving on up. He breaks off with his girl-friend, true-blue Cynthia Brown, and hits on débutante Gloria Staunton, who appears to have an interest in being hit upon. Gloria's interest lies mostly in showing Marco that hired-hands who can play polo still aren't to the manor born.
Who directed The Social Lion?
The Social Lion was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in The Social Lion?
The principal cast of The Social Lion includes Jack Oakie, Mary Brian, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Olive Borden, Charles Sellon.
When was The Social Lion released and how long is it?
The Social Lion was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.