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The Road to Reno 1931 Directed by Richard Wallace

Ripping the Lid Off America's Hot Spot

Jackie is the perpetually adolescent mother of two grown children - daughter Lee and son Jeff - who are in their early 20's. In spite of the fact that fourth husband Robert is a good provider, good step-dad, and all-around good sport about Jackie's rather wild ways, Jackie is intent on divorcing him although she seems to bear the man no resentment. It just seems that her only reason is that it's time for a change, much like an impulse to buy a new hat. Both children are upset about her decision since they have great affection for Robert. However, daughter Lee has just arrived home from school and decides to accompany her mother to Reno to look after her. On the train west, Lee meets a young mining engineer, Tom, who is headed to a job interview in California. The two hit it off and a romance buds.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Drama
Production Company Paramount Pictures
Release Date 25 September 1931
73 mins
Cast
Lilyan Tashman Jackie Millet
Peggy Shannon Lee Millet
William 'Stage' Boyd Jerry Kenton
Irving Pichel Robert Millet
Wynne Gibson Mrs. It-Ritch
Tom Douglas Jeff Millett
Judith Wood Elsie Kenton
Leni Stengel Mrs. Stafford Howes
Adrienne Ames Unhappy Divorcee
Oscar Apfel Mr. Ash
Davison Clark Judge Mack
Claire Dodd Party Girl
Bill Elliott Party Boy
Theresa Harris Maid at Dude Ranch
Carl M. Leviness Cafe Patron
Philo McCullough Jackie's Admirer
Harold Minjir Hotel Desk Clerk
Frances Moffett Jerry's Girlfriend
Larry Steers Divorce Attorney
Frederick Sullivan Marriage License Clerk
Kent Taylor Jackie's Admirer
May Wallace Court Clerk
Florence Wix Cafe Patron
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