The Smart Set (1928): Cast
The Smart Set is a 1928 comedy directed by Jack Conway, starring William Haines as Tommy Van Buren, Jack Holt and Harry Tenbrook. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Genre
- Comedy
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Smart Set About?
The premise of The Smart Set without spoilers.
William Haines stars as a cocky, arrogant young playboy who is abruptly expelled from his American polo team just before a crucial match against England. The film offers a lively glimpse into the flamboyant, carefree world of the younger social set, exposing their antics and attitudes.
The Smart Set Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pre code film
- roaring 20s
- prohibition era
- speakeasy
- country club
- reference to notre dame's four horsemen football players
- smart aleck
- england vs. america polo match
- traffic cop
- parking ticket
- irritated policeman
- illegal parking
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- coyness
- flighty
- bad sportsmanship
- show boat polo player
- intoxication
- newsreel polo match footage
- bartender
- family relationships
- father daughter relationship
- effeminate depeartment store clerk
- deception
- woman takes off shoe
- gay gesture
- horse auction
- stable fire
- horseback riding
- rescued from a fire
- polo game
- polo player
- polo pony
- dinner party
- flamboyant character
- black stereotype
- injured arm
- redemption
- reference to the university of notre dame
- reference to notre dame football
- 1920s
- police officer
- team captain
- reference to the transcontinental railway
- newspaper
- newspaper headline
- horse
- polo
- reference to calvin coolidge
- reference to charles lindbergh
- arrogance
The Smart Set Cast & Characters
William Haines leads the cast as Tommy Van Buren, with Jack Holt as Nelson and Harry Tenbrook as Tommy's Chauffeur. Directed by Jack Conway; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jack Conway
- William Haines as Tommy Van Buren
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Jack Holt as Nelson - Harry Tenbrook as Tommy's Chauffeur
- Ellinor Vanderveer as Party Guest
Also Starring in The Smart Set
· 11 more- Hobart Bosworth Durant
- Allan Cavan Host at Red Lantern Inn
- Herbert Prior Beleaguered Diner
- Scott Seaton Minor Role
- Blue Washington Polo Fan
- Harry Gribbon Tommy's Valet
- Julia Swayne Gordon Mrs. Van Buren
- Alice Day Polly Durant
- Paul Nicholson Mr. Van Buren
- Coy Watson Jr. Sammy
- Constance Howard Cynthia
More from Jack Conway
More films directed by Jack Conway, best-rated first: A Tale of Two Cities, A Star Is Born, Julia Misbehaves and The Hucksters.
The Smart Set Also Known As
Also known as “Командная игра”.
- Also known as
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- Командная игра
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The Smart Set FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Smart Set, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Smart Set?
The Smart Set runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Smart Set released?
The Smart Set was released on March 4, 1928.
Who directed The Smart Set?
The Smart Set was directed by Jack Conway.
More films by Jack Conway Who is in the cast of The Smart Set?
The Smart Set stars William Haines as Tommy Van Buren, Jack Holt as Nelson and Harry Tenbrook as Tommy's Chauffeur, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Smart Set have a post-credit scene?
No. The Smart Set has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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