Hardboiled
“Where boys work fast and Girls work faster.”
Synopsis
Chorus girl Teena Johnson may be "hard-boiled," but she's no golddigger. Thus, when the father of her wealthy sweetheart Kyle Stannard tries to buy her off, Sally refuses the money. She sticks by Kyle even after he is disinherited and forced to go to work. The financial strain on the young couple's marriage eventually takes its toll, and before long they separate, with Sally returning to the chorus line to square her husband's debts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- Enid Hibbard
- Original Title
- Hardboiled
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ince
Enid Hibbard
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Ince
Director
Enid Hibbard
Writer
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 Hardboiled
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hardboiled about?
Chorus girl Teena Johnson may be "hard-boiled," but she's no golddigger. Thus, when the father of her wealthy sweetheart Kyle Stannard tries to buy her off, Sally refuses the money. She sticks by Kyle even after he is disinherited and forced to go to work. The financial strain on the young couple's marriage eventually takes its toll, and before long they separate, with Sally returning to the chorus line to square her husband's debts.
Who directed Hardboiled?
Hardboiled was directed by Ralph Ince.
Who stars in Hardboiled?
The principal cast of Hardboiled includes Sally O'Neil, Donald Reed, Lilyan Tashman, Bob Sinclair, Ole M. Ness.
When was Hardboiled released and how long is it?
Hardboiled was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hardboiled?
Hardboiled holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).