Lightnin’ (1930): Cast
Lightnin’ is a 1930 comedy directed by Henry King, starring Will Rogers as Lightnin' Bill Jones, Louise Dresser and Helen Cohan. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Henry King
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Fox Film Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lightnin’ About?
The premise of Lightnin’ without spoilers.
Love and laughter in a border hotel that serves quick‑divorce seekers. Lightnin’ and Mary Jones co‑own the lodge, letting women claim California residence and establish Nevada residency. When Lightnin’ refuses a gang’s offer to buy his share, the crooks force Mary to divorce her husband so she can transfer the deed herself.
Lightnin’ Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- americana
- based on play
Lightnin’ Cast & Characters
Will Rogers leads the cast as Lightnin' Bill Jones, with Louise Dresser as Mrs. Mary Jones and Helen Cohan as Milly Jones. Directed by Henry King; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henry King
- Will Rogers as Lightnin' Bill Jones
- Louise Dresser as Mrs. Mary Jones
- Helen Cohan as Milly Jones
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Joel McCrea as John Marvin
Also Starring in Lightnin’
· 25 more- Bess Flowers Mrs. Weeks
- Jason Robards Sr. Raymond Thomas
- Joyce Compton Betty - Larry's Wife
- J.M. Kerrigan Judge Lemuel Townsend
- Phil Tead Monte Winslow
- Ruth Warren Mrs. Margaret Davis
- Frank Campeau Sheriff Brooks
- Alphonse Ethier Mr. Harper
- Bruce Warren Mr. Leonard
- Luke Cosgrave Zeb
- Sharon Lynn Mrs. Lower - the Chiseler
- Rex Bell Larry - Betty's Husband
- Thomas Jefferson Jeff
- Walter Percival Everett Hammond
- Charlotte Walker Mrs. Thatcher
- Eva Dennison Mrs. George
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- Betty Sinclair Mrs. Bigg
- Moon Carroll Mrs. Blue
- Goodee Montgomery Mrs. Brooks - Sheriff's Wife
- Lucille Young Mrs. Young
- Betty Alden Mrs. Graham
- Roxanne Curtis Flapper Divorcee
- Gwendolyn Faye Mrs. Starr
- Blanche Le Clair Mrs. Leonard
- Antica Nast Mrs. Lord
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Lightnin’ FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lightnin’, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lightnin’?
Lightnin’ runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Lightnin’ released?
Lightnin’ was released on November 28, 1930.
Who directed Lightnin’?
Lightnin’ was directed by Henry King.
More films by Henry King Who is in the cast of Lightnin’?
Lightnin’ stars Will Rogers as Lightnin' Bill Jones, Louise Dresser as Mrs. Mary Jones and Helen Cohan as Milly Jones, among 29 credited actors.
Does Lightnin’ have a post-credit scene?
No. Lightnin’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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