The Social Lion
"THE BEST LAUGH OF THE SEASON Get an Eye and Earful of the Oakie Chin and Grin"
Originally released in 1930. The Social Lion is a comedy film. directed by A. Edward Sutherland. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Oakie, Mary Brian, and Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Synopsis
Marco Perkins is a garage mechanic and a would-be-prizefighter who gets a place on the ritzy country club's polo team because he is the town's most proficient mallet-wielder, having learned to play polo while serving in the U.S. army. His hobnobbing with the town-elite and social upper-crust at the polo-matches gives him an inflated idea of his social position, and he decides he is is moving on up. He breaks off with his girl-friend, true-blue Cynthia Brown, and hits on débutante Gloria Staunton, who appears to have an interest in being hit upon. Gloria's interest lies mostly in showing Marco that hired-hands who can play polo still aren't to the manor born.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Social Lion about?
Marco Perkins is a garage mechanic and a would-be-prizefighter who gets a place on the ritzy country club's polo team because he is the town's most proficient mallet-wielder, having learned to play...
Who directed The Social Lion?
The Social Lion was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
How long is The Social Lion?
The Social Lion has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Social Lion released?
The Social Lion was released on June 21, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Social Lion?
The main cast of The Social Lion includes Jack Oakie, Mary Brian, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Olive Borden, Charles Sellon.