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High Society Blues (1930)

| Musical, Romance | 23 March 1930 (USA)
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When the high class Divine family meet the newly rich Grangers from Iowa as neighbors in New York and Eleanor Divine is attracted to Eddie Granger instead of the aristocratic pairing her ... See full summary »

Director:

David Butler

Writers:

Dana Burnet (story "Those High Society Blues"), Howard J. Green (adaptation) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, William Collier Sr. | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Janet Gaynor ... Eleanor Divine
Charles Farrell ... Eddie Granger
William Collier Sr. ... Horace Divine
Hedda Hopper ... Mrs. Divine
Joyce Compton ... Pearl Granger
Lucien Littlefield ... Eli Granger
Louise Fazenda ... Mrs. Granger
Brandon Hurst ... Jowles
Gregory Gaye ... Count Prunier
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When the high class Divine family meet the newly rich Grangers from Iowa as neighbors in New York and Eleanor Divine is attracted to Eddie Granger instead of the aristocratic pairing her mother wishes for her, the tension between the two families raises. While both fathers fight each other in business, their daughter and son get closer. Written by BSK

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Musical | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 March 1930 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Alta Sociedade See more »

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Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (MovieTone)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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Soundtracks

Just Like in a Storybook
Lyric by Joseph McCarthy
Music by James F. Hanley
Copyright 1930 by Red Star Music Co. Inc
Performed by Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell
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