Broadminded
When he opens his eyes he looks for girls! When he opens his mouth...you'll look for laughs...and get plenty!
1931 · 1h 12m · Passed
Comedy
Directed by
Mervyn LeRoy
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Broadminded
Overview
Jack's father lowers the boom when his irresponsible rich-kid ends up in jail after a night of debauchery. The father appoints Ossie, Jack's cousin, as guardian, not realizing that Ossie is just as bad. They set off on a transcontinental trip with mischief on their minds.
Director and cast
- Mervyn LeRoy Director
- Joe E. Brown as Ossie Simpson
- Ona Munson as Constance Palmer
- Bela Lugosi as Pancho Arango
- Thelma Todd as Gertie Gardner
- William Collier Jr. as Jack Hackett
- Marjorie White as Penny Packer
- Holmes Herbert as John J. Hackett Sr.
- Margaret Livingston as Mabel Robinson
- Grayce Hampton as Aunt Polly
- Bill Elliott as Hotel Guest on Veranda
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