Untamed
"Joan Crawford, as the fiery jungle girl, shows herself in the foremost ranks of talking-screen stars."
Originally released in 1929. Untamed is a drama film. directed by Jack Conway. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, and Ernest Torrence
Synopsis
In her first Talkie, Joan Crawford plays Bingo, a jungle-raised oil heiress, who turns Manhattan upside down in her hunt for Andy McAllister, the man of her dreams. Unfortunately for Bingo, Andy is penniless and refuses to agree to the match until he can provide for the wild, rich girl. Andy's prideful position is more than encouraged by Bingo's Uncle Ben, who seeks to scuttle their love match.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Crawford
as Alice "Bingo" Dowling
Robert Montgomery
as Andy McAllister
Ernest Torrence
as Uncle Ben Murchison
Holmes Herbert
as Howard Presley
John Miljan
as Bennock
Gwen Lee
as Marjory
Edward Nugent
as Paul (as Edward Nugent)
Don Terry
as Gregg
Gertrude Astor
as Mrs. Mason
Milton J. Fahrney
as Jollop
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Untamed about?
In her first Talkie, Joan Crawford plays Bingo, a jungle-raised oil heiress, who turns Manhattan upside down in her hunt for Andy McAllister, the man of her dreams. Unfortunately for Bingo, Andy is...
Who directed Untamed?
Untamed was directed by Jack Conway.
How long is Untamed?
Untamed has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Untamed released?
Untamed was released on November 23, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Untamed?
The main cast of Untamed includes Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, Ernest Torrence, Holmes Herbert, John Miljan.