Young and Beautiful (film)
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Young and Beautiful is a romantic comedy film about a press agent
who goes to great lengths to make his actress girlfriend a star, only to risk losing her in the process. It stars William Haines
and Judith Allen.
Press agent
A press agent, or flack, is a professional publicist who acts on behalf of his or her client on all matters involving public relations. Press agents are typically employed by public personalities and organizations such as performers and businesses...
who goes to great lengths to make his actress girlfriend a star, only to risk losing her in the process. It stars William Haines
William Haines
Charles William "Billy" Haines was an American film actor and interior designer. He was a star of the silent era until the 1930s, when Haines' career was cut short by MGM Studios due to his refusal to deny his homosexuality...
and Judith Allen.
Cast
- William Haines as Robert Preston
- Judith Allen as June Dale
- Joseph CawthornJoseph CawthornJoseph Cawthorn was an American stage and film comic actor....
as Herman Cline - John MiljanJohn MiljanJohn Miljan was an American actor of Serbian origin. He appeared in 201 films between 1924 and 1958.He died from cancer.-Selected filmography:* The Lone Chance * Silent Sanderson...
as Gordon Douglas - Ted Fio Rito as Himself
- Al Shaw as Piano Mover (as Shaw and Lee)
- Sam Lee as Piano Mover (as Shaw and Lee)
- James Bush as Dick
- Vince BarnettVince BarnettVince Barnett was an American film actor. He appeared on stage originally before appearing in over 180 films between 1930 and 1975....
as Sammy (as Vincent Barnett) - Warren HymerWarren HymerWarren Hymer was an American film actor. He appeared in 129 films between 1929 and 1946.He was born in New York, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California...
as The Champion - Franklin PangbornFranklin PangbornFranklin Pangborn was an American comedic character actor. Pangborn was famous for small, but memorable roles, with a comic flair. He appeared in many Preston Sturges movies as well as the W.C. Fields films International House, The Bank Dick, and Never Give a Sucker an Even Break...
as Radio announcer - James P. Burtis as Farrell
- Syd SaylorSyd SaylorSyd Saylor was a light comedy actor and movie cowboy sidekick who appeared in 395 films and TV series between 1926 and 1962...
as Hansen - Greta MeyerGreta MeyerGreta Meyer was a German actress in motion pictures beginning in the silent film era. She performed for almost seventy years...
as Mrs. Cline - Fred KelseyFred KelseyFrederick Alvin "Fred" Kelsey was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. He appeared in 404 films between 1911 and 1958, often playing policemen or detectives . He also directed 37 films between 1914 and 1920...
as Hennessy