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Smarty (1934)

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THE SMARTEST LAUGH HIT OF THE SEASON!

Vicki Wallace takes great pleasure in teasing her husband Tony who takes no pleasure at all in being teased and it isn't long before he ups and clips her on the chin. Vicki's friend and attorney Vernon Thorpe secures a divorce for her, and Vicki and Vernon are soon married. Vicki's yen for wearing revealing clothes and a penchant for inviting ex-husband to dinner soon provokes the easily-provoked Vernon into belting one on her himself. She goes to Tony's apartment, where Tony is entertaining Bonnie, who is not all that entertained by the presence of Vicki, especially after Vicki shows every intent of moving in and staying.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Florey
  • Profile picture of Joan Blondell
    Vicki Joan Blondell
  • Profile picture of Warren William
    Tony Warren William
  • Profile picture of Edward Everett Horton
    Vernon Edward Everett Horton
  • Profile picture of Frank McHugh
    George Frank McHugh
  • Profile picture of Claire Dodd
    Anita Claire Dodd
  • Profile picture of Joan Wheeler
    Mrs. Bonnie Durham Joan Wheeler
  • Profile picture of Virginia Sale
    Edna - Vicki's Maid Virginia Sale
  • Profile picture of Leonard Carey
    Tilford - Tony's Butler Leonard Carey

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