(1932)Directed by Dorothy Arzner83 minComedy, Drama, Romance

“In her innocence she expected days and nights of tender love. What she got was a Bitter Shock!”

A drunken newspaperman, Jerry Corbett, is rescued from his alcoholic haze by an heiress, Joan Prentice, whose love sobers him up and encourages him to write a play, but he lapses back into dipsomania.

Sylvia Sidneyas Joan Prentice

Fredric Marchas Jerry Corbett

Adrianne Allenas Claire Hempstead

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagheras Buck

George Irvingas Mr. Prentice

Esther Howardas Vi

Florence Brittonas Charlcie

Charles Colemanas Richard Damery

Cary Grantas Charlie Baxter

Kent Tayloras Greg Boleslavsky

Robert Greigas Baritone Bartender (uncredited)

Ernie Adamsas Reporter (uncredited)

MB Mildred Boydas June (uncredited)

Edna Callahanas Bridesmaid (uncredited)

Leonard Careyas Prentice's Butler (uncredited)

Harry Cordingas Fred (uncredited)

MD Milla Davenportas Prentice's Housekeeper (uncredited)

ND Neal Doddas Minister (uncredited)

Jay Eatonas Friend (uncredited)

Bill Elliottas Party Guest (uncredited)

Mary Halseyas Bridesmaid (uncredited)

Theresa Harrisas Powder Room Attendant (uncredited)

Amo Ingrahamas Bridesmaid (uncredited)

LeRoy Masonas Party Guest (uncredited)

Merrily We Go to Hell