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Convention City (1933)

Extra-marital fun and games at a convention of the Honeywell Rubber Company in Atlantic City. President J.B. Honeywell is to choose a new company sales manager. T.R. Kent and George Ellerbe are two salesmen who both want the job. However, they both get into trouble: T.R. is discredited when jealous saleswoman, Arlene Dale, interferes with his attempted seduction of Honeywell's daughter, Claire, and George attempts to seduce Nancy Lorraine. The position of sales manager is bestowed upon a drunken employee as a bribe after he catches J.B. about to visit "Daisy La Rue, Exterminator." Considered a lost film.

  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Joan BlondellJoan BlondellNancy Lorraine
  • Photo of Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouT.R. (Ted) Kent
  • Photo of Dick PowellDick PowellJerry Ford
  • Photo of Mary AstorMary AstorArlene Dale
  • Photo of Guy KibbeeGuy KibbeeGeorge Ellerbe
  • Photo of Frank McHughFrank McHughWill Goodwin
  • Photo of Hugh HerbertHugh HerbertHotstetter
  • Photo of Grant MitchellGrant MitchellJ.B. Honeywell
  • Photo of Ruth DonnellyRuth DonnellyMrs. Ellerbe
  • Photo of Patricia EllisPatricia EllisClaire Honeywell

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