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24 March 1928 (USA) moreGenre:
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(Credited cast)| William Haines | ... | Tommy | |
| Jack Holt | ... | Nelson | |
| Alice Day | ... | Polly | |
| Hobart Bosworth | ... | Durant | |
| Coy Watson | ... | Sammy | |
| Constance Howard | ... | Cynthia | |
| Paul Nicholson | ... | Mr. Van Buren | |
| Julia Swayne Gordon | ... | Mrs. Van Buren |
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Smart Set, The (1928)
** (out of 4)
An obnoxious polo player (William Haines) thinks he's God's gift to everyone so he starts bothering the girl of his dreams (Alice Day), which doesn't sit too well with her boyfriend (Jack Holt). While the polo player gets on everyone's nerves, nothing really happens until he's kicked off the team, which makes the man think about his ways. This comedy isn't too good and is only really remembered for its actor Haines. Haines, an open homosexual, had his career ended by MGM when he refused to break up with his boyfriend but he went on to find fame as an interior decorator. I had heard mixed things about this film but it certainly didn't work for me. Haines' character is so damn obnoxious and mean you want to see him get the hell beat out of him and his "change" comes so quick that it's not believable for a single second. Alice Day doesn't lend much to her role either but Holt is pretty good in his small, supporting role. The comedy is pretty light and mainly relies on Haines bothering everyone, which again is annoying and not funny.