The Road to Reno
“Ripping the Lid Off America's Hot Spot”
Synopsis
Jackie is the perpetually adolescent mother of two grown children - daughter Lee and son Jeff - who are in their early 20's. In spite of the fact that fourth husband Robert is a good provider, good step-dad, and all-around good sport about Jackie's rather wild ways, Jackie is intent on divorcing him although she seems to bear the man no resentment. It just seems that her only reason is that it's time for a change, much like an impulse to buy a new hat. Both children are upset about her decision since they have great affection for Robert. However, daughter Lee has just arrived home from school and decides to accompany her mother to Reno to look after her. On the train west, Lee meets a young mining engineer, Tom, who is headed to a job interview in California. The two hit it off and a romance buds.
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Lilyan Tashman
Jackie Millet
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
Tom Wood
Peggy Shannon
Lee Millet
William 'Stage' Boyd
Jerry Kenton
Irving Pichel
Robert Millet
Wynne Gibson
Mrs. It-Ritch
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Hoppie
Tom Douglas
Jeff Millett
Judith Wood
Elsie Kenton
Leni Stengel
Mrs. Stafford Howes
Émile Chautard
Andre
Adrienne Ames
Unhappy Divorcee
Oscar Apfel
Mr. Ash
Charles D. Brown
Jim
Davison Clark
Judge Mack
Claire Dodd
Party Girl
Bill Elliott
Party Boy
Theresa Harris
Maid at Dude Ranch
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Original Title
- The Road to Reno
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
Karl Struss
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wallace
Director
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
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 The Road to Reno
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What is The Road to Reno about?
Jackie is the perpetually adolescent mother of two grown children - daughter Lee and son Jeff - who are in their early 20's. In spite of the fact that fourth husband Robert is a good provider, good step-dad, and all-around good sport about Jackie's rather wild ways, Jackie is intent on divorcing him although she seems to bear the man no resentment. It just seems that her only reason is that it's time for a change, much like an impulse to buy a new hat. Both children are upset about her decision since they have great affection for Robert. However, daughter Lee has just arrived home from school and decides to accompany her mother to Reno to look after her. On the train west, Lee meets a young mining engineer, Tom, who is headed to a job interview in California. The two hit it off and a romance buds.
Who directed The Road to Reno?
The Road to Reno was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in The Road to Reno?
The principal cast of The Road to Reno includes Lilyan Tashman, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Peggy Shannon, William 'Stage' Boyd, Irving Pichel.
When was The Road to Reno released and how long is it?
The Road to Reno was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Road to Reno?
The Road to Reno holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).