The Royal Family of Broadway (1930)

5.9/10 • 82 min • Comedy

Overview

Julie Cavendish comes from a family of great Broadway actors. Her mother Fanny staunchly continues acting. Her boisterous brother Tony is fleeing a breach of promise suit in Hollywood. Her daughter Gwen must decide between going on stage, or settling down in a conventional marriage. Julie is just thinking that it would be nice to retire and get married, when who should turn up but her old beau, Gilmore Marshall, the platinum magnate from South America.

Cast

Ina Claire

Julie Cavendish

Fredric March

Tony Cavendish

Mary Brian

Gwen Cavendish

Henrietta Crosman

Fanny Cavendish

Charles Starrett

Perry

Arnold Korff

Oscar Wolfe

Frank Conroy

Gilmore Marshall

Murray Alper

McDermott

Herschel Mayall

Doctor

Lucile Watson

Actress Backstage

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