Careers
Synopsis
In French Indochina, a magistrate is assigned to investigate the murder of his boss. Unknown to him, the boss had a policy of requiring the wives of his subordinates to sleep with him if they wanted their husbands to get promoted. What he also didn't know was that his wife was in the boss' office when he was killed. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Forrest Halsey, Paul Rosenhayn, Alfred Schirokauer
- Original Title
- Careers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Forrest Halsey, Paul Rosenhayn, Alfred Schirokauer
John F. Seitz
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
Forrest Halsey
Writer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Careers
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What is Careers about?
In French Indochina, a magistrate is assigned to investigate the murder of his boss. Unknown to him, the boss had a policy of requiring the wives of his subordinates to sleep with him if they wanted their husbands to get promoted. What he also didn't know was that his wife was in the boss' office when he was killed. Complications ensue.
Who directed Careers?
Careers was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in Careers?
The principal cast of Careers includes Billie Dove, Antonio Moreno, Thelma Todd, Noah Beery, Holmes Herbert.
When was Careers released and how long is it?
Careers was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.