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Our Modern Maidens (1929)

76 min  -  Drama | Comedy  -   8 September 1929 (USA)
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Young vivacious Billie uses her charms on influential businessman Glenn Abbott in hopes of getting her secret fiancée Gil a diplomatic appointment... See full summary »

Director:

Jack Conway

Writers:

Josephine Lovett (story), Marian Ainslee (titles), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Joan Crawford, Rod La Rocque and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Joan Crawford ...
Billie Brown
Rod La Rocque ...
Glenn Abbott aka 'Dynamite'
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. ...
Gil Jordan
Anita Page ...
Kentucky Strafford
Edward J. Nugent Edward J. Nugent ...
Reg (as Edward Nugent)
Josephine Dunn Josephine Dunn ...
Ginger
Albert Gran Albert Gran ...
B. Bickering Brown
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Storyline

Young vivacious Billie uses her charms on influential businessman Glenn Abbott in hopes of getting her secret fiancée Gil a diplomatic appointment. Meanwhile Gil's affections meander to beautiful ingenue Kentucky, Billie's best friend. After securing Gil's appointment, Abbott is crushed to learn of Billie's impending marriage. What Billie didn't count on was Gil getting Kentucky pregnant. This throws her wedding day into scandal and creates turmoil in the lives of the youthful quartet. Written by Gary Jackson <garyjack5@cogeco.ca>  

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Wedding | Scandal | Annulment | Romantic Rivalry | Train  | See more »

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An all-talking--singing and dancing jazz party!

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Drama | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Amerikali bakireler See more »

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Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Silent  | Mono (Western Electric System) (musical score and sound effects)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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Trivia

Joan Crawford married co-star Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in a well orchestrated publicity event for the film. See more »

Quotes

Train Porter: Lunch is poured!
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Connections

Featured in Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)"
(1850) (uncredited)
from "Lohengrin"
Written by Richard Wagner
Played and sung at the wedding See more »