Matinee Ladies
“A STORY OF WIVES AND GIGOLOS”
Synopsis
Law student Bob Ward, short on money, takes a job as a "dancing companion" at a roadhouse, where most of his clients are women looking for a little excitement outside their marriage. He falls in love with Sallie Smith, a cigarette girl at the roadhouse, but wealthy young wastrel Tom Mannion also has his eyes on Sallie. Tom persuades her to attend a party on his yacht, and since Sallie has had a fight with Bob over his job, she accepts. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Byron Haskin
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Graham Baker
- Original Title
- Matinee Ladies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Byron Haskin
C. Graham Baker
Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Byron Haskin
Director
C. Graham Baker
Writer
Jack L. Warner
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matinee Ladies
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What is Matinee Ladies about?
Law student Bob Ward, short on money, takes a job as a "dancing companion" at a roadhouse, where most of his clients are women looking for a little excitement outside their marriage. He falls in love with Sallie Smith, a cigarette girl at the roadhouse, but wealthy young wastrel Tom Mannion also has his eyes on Sallie. Tom persuades her to attend a party on his yacht, and since Sallie has had a fight with Bob over his job, she accepts. Complications ensue.
Who directed Matinee Ladies?
Matinee Ladies was directed by Byron Haskin.
Who stars in Matinee Ladies?
The principal cast of Matinee Ladies includes May McAvoy, Malcolm McGregor, Hedda Hopper, Margaret Seddon, Richard Tucker.
When was Matinee Ladies released and how long is it?
Matinee Ladies was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.