Playthings of Desire
Synopsis
Jim Malvern is one of the richest men in the world. Unscrupulous and greedy, he uses beautiful young women as his playthings. But after meeting gorgeous actress Gloria Dawn, Malvern decides to put aside his philandering ways. With a marriage date set, the millionaire invites a flock of his famous friends -- including some of his former lovers -- to a remote island. Moments before the ceremony, Malvern is shot and killed by an unseen assailant. A grieving Gloria, realizing the murderer must be one of the guests, goes on a hunt for her fiance's killer.
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Linda Watkins
Gloria Dawn
James Kirkwood
Jim Malvern
Reed Howes
Jack Halliday
Josephine Dunn
Anne Cabot Ford
Molly O'Day
Renee Grant
Jack Chapin
Wheeler Johnson
Wally Bishop
Man in Speakeasy
Mary Bailey
Housemaid
Ard Bamond
Minor Role
Melba Bartlett
House Party Guest
Winifred Bass
Minor Role
Frank Blackman
Houseboy
Jean Bouton
House Party Guest
Carl Brown
Yacht Party Guest
David Bunn
Johnson
Jack Carlyle
First Detective
Jess Cavin
Second Detective
Adeline Chapin
House Party Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Sinclair Drago, Fred V. Blair
- Original Title
- Playthings of Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Pinnacle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Harry Sinclair Drago, Fred V. Blair
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
Fred V. Blair
Writer
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What is Playthings of Desire about?
Jim Malvern is one of the richest men in the world. Unscrupulous and greedy, he uses beautiful young women as his playthings. But after meeting gorgeous actress Gloria Dawn, Malvern decides to put aside his philandering ways. With a marriage date set, the millionaire invites a flock of his famous friends -- including some of his former lovers -- to a remote island. Moments before the ceremony, Malvern is shot and killed by an unseen assailant. A grieving Gloria, realizing the murderer must be one of the guests, goes on a hunt for her fiance's killer.
Who directed Playthings of Desire?
Playthings of Desire was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in Playthings of Desire?
The principal cast of Playthings of Desire includes Linda Watkins, James Kirkwood, Reed Howes, Josephine Dunn, Molly O'Day.
When was Playthings of Desire released and how long is it?
Playthings of Desire was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 50m.