Strictly Modern (1930)
Strictly Modern is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Dorothy Mackaill and Sidney Blackmer. A lady novelist falls deeply in love.
Top billed cast
Dorothy MackaillKate
Sidney BlackmerHeath Desmond
Julanne JohnstonAimee Spencer
Warner RichmondJudge Bartlett
Mickey BennettBobby Spencer
Kathrin Clare WardMrs. Spencer
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