What Men Want
“A dramatic episode of youth and sisterly sacrifice.”
Synopsis
A playboy's mistress falls in love with another man. Her younger sister arrives in town. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Laemmle
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Yost, John B. Clymer
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- What Men Want
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Laemmle
Dorothy Yost, John B. Clymer, Samuel Hopkins Adams
Heinz Roemheld
Roy F. Overbaugh
Philip Cahn
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Dorothy Yost
Screenplay
Philip Cahn
Editor
Ernst Laemmle
Director
Johanna Mathieson
Costume Design
John B. Clymer
Screenplay
Roy F. Overbaugh
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Men Want
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is What Men Want about?
A playboy's mistress falls in love with another man. Her younger sister arrives in town. Complications ensue.
Who directed What Men Want?
What Men Want was directed by Ernst Laemmle.
Who stars in What Men Want?
The principal cast of What Men Want includes Pauline Starke, Ben Lyon, Hallam Cooley, Barbara Kent, Robert Ellis.
When was What Men Want released and how long is it?
What Men Want was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for What Men Want?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What Men Want was composed by Heinz Roemheld.