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What a Man (1930)

NR · 1930-06-01 · 1h 12m · EN
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She called him a lout - He put her to pout -

Wade Rawlings, a former Captain in the Gold Stream Guards, has lost his fortune and has become a wanderer in the United States. He is hired as the Kilbourne-family chauffeur after Mrs. Kilbourne, whose hobby is reforming tramps, takes note of his skill as an auto-mechanic. The rest of the family objects strongly, especially 22-year-old Eileen who takes an immediate dislike to him, but Mr. Kilbourne allows him to stay on. Shortly afterward, Mr. Kilbourne is surprised to learn that Eileen has eloped and he has a new son-in-law, and even more surprised to learn this his son-in-law is the family chauffeur.

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George CroneDirector

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Reginald DennyReginald DennyWade RawlinsMiriam SeegarMiriam SeegarEileen KilbourneHarvey ClarkHarvey ClarkMr. KilbourneLucille WardLucille WardMrs. KilbourneCarlyle Moore Jr.Carlyle Moore Jr.Kane KilbourneAnita LouiseAnita LouiseMarion KilbourneNorma DrewNorma DrewElsie ThayerChristiane YvesChristiane YvesMarquise de la FresneCharles ColemanCharles ColemanWilliamGreta GranstedtGreta GranstedtHanna, the Maid

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What is What a Man about?

Wade Rawlings, a former Captain in the Gold Stream Guards, has lost his fortune and has become a wanderer in the United States. He is hired as the Kilbourne-family chauffeur after Mrs. Kilbourne, whose hobby is reforming tramps, takes note of his skill as an auto-mechanic. The rest of the family objects strongly, especially 22-year-old Eileen who takes an immediate dislike to him, but Mr. Kilbourne allows him to stay on. Shortly afterward, Mr. Kilbourne is surprised to learn that Eileen has eloped and he has a new son-in-law, and even more surprised to learn this his son-in-law is the family chauffeur.

How long is What a Man?

What a Man has a runtime of 72 minutes.