The Smart Set

Mar 24, 1928

1h 20m

★ 5.6

WILLIAM HAINES IN A PICTURE THAT LIFTS THE LID ON THE DOINGS OF THE GAY, GIDDY YOUNGER SOCIETY CROWD

Overview

A cocky, arrogant young playboy is expelled from his American polo team shortly before the big match with England.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Tommy Van Buren

William Haines

Polly Durant

Alice Day

Nelson

Jack Holt

Durant

Hobart Bosworth

Sammy

Coy Watson Jr.

Cynthia

Constance Howard

Mr. Van Buren

Paul Nicholson

Mrs. Van Buren

Julia Swayne Gordon

Host at Red Lantern Inn

Allan Cavan

Tommy's Valet

Harry Gribbon

Beleaguered Diner

Herbert Prior

Minor Role

Scott Seaton

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