Lovin’ the Ladies (1930): Cast & Plot
Lovin’ the Ladies is a 1930 romantic comedy directed by Melville W. Brown, starring Richard Dix as Peter, Allen Kearns and Selmer Jackson. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 5m (65 min)
- Director
- Melville W. Brown
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lovin’ the Ladies About?
The premise of Lovin’ the Ladies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A cynical man who argues that love is driven more by biology and chemistry than by spirit makes a wager, as part of his social experiment, by manipulating situations he can engineer any man and woman to fall for each other and become engaged within a month.
Lovin’ the Ladies Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- pre code film
- deception
- subterfuge
- 1920s
- song
- singer
- singing
- roughneck
- friend
- wager
- violinist
- tailor
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- solitaire
- socialite
- marriage proposal
- maid
- electrician
- education
- courtship
- connecticut
- confession
- butler
- billiards
- atmosphere
- based on play
Lovin’ the Ladies Cast & Characters
Richard Dix leads the cast as Peter, with Allen Kearns as Jimmy Farnsworth and Selmer Jackson as George Van Horne. Directed by Melville W. Brown; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Melville W. Brown
- Richard Dix as Peter
- Allen Kearns as Jimmy Farnsworth
- Selmer Jackson as George Van Horne
- Renée Macready as Betty Duncan
Also Starring in Lovin’ the Ladies
· 6 more- Lois Wilson Joan Bently
- Anthony Bushell Brooks - the Butler
- Henry Armetta Signore Sagatelli
- Virginia Sale Marie - Joan's Maid
- Rita La Roy Louise Endicott
- Ernest Hilliard Davison - Tailor Shop Owner
Lovin’ the Ladies Plot Summary
What happens in Lovin’ the Ladies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Peter Darby, an electrician, is sent to the grand house of the wealthy Jimmy Farnsworth. In the drawing room, Farnsworth shares a provocative belief with his friend George Van Horne: under the right circumstances, any two people can fall in love. When George voices doubt, Jimmy makes a bold bet—five thousand dollars—that he can prove the claim. George agrees to the wager on one condition: he will choose the two people involved, and Jimmy agrees to play along.
Full summary
The whole story of Lovin’ the Ladies, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Lovin’ the Ladies?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Peter Darby's profession at the beginning of the film?
Lovin’ the Ladies Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Amando a Todas” and “El galanteador”.
- Also known as
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- Amando a Todas
- El galanteador
- The Roughneck Lover
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Lovin’ the Ladies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lovin’ the Ladies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lovin’ the Ladies?
Lovin’ the Ladies runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).
When was Lovin’ the Ladies released?
Lovin’ the Ladies was released on April 6, 1930.
Who directed Lovin’ the Ladies?
Lovin’ the Ladies was directed by Melville W. Brown.
More films by Melville W. Brown Who is in the cast of Lovin’ the Ladies?
Lovin’ the Ladies stars Richard Dix as Peter, Allen Kearns as Jimmy Farnsworth and Selmer Jackson as George Van Horne, among 10 credited actors.
Does Lovin’ the Ladies have a post-credit scene?
No. Lovin’ the Ladies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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