Kept Husbands

thumb|Joel McCrea and Dorothy Mackaill in a scene from the film. thumb|Dorothy Mackaill-Bryant Washburn in Kept Husbands Kept Husbands is a 1931 Pre Code American drama film about the daughter of a wealthy family who decides to marry a poor working man. Although primarily a drama, the film has many comedic touches to it, centering around the class struggles and stereotypes between the working class and the wealthy, which was particularly striking during the Depression era when this film was made. The film also points out the stereotypical gender roles that were prevalent at that time. Directed by Lloyd Bacon. Written by Forrest Halsey and Alfred Jackson, based on a story by Louis Sarecky. Every Inch a Man--Bought Body and Soul by His Wife. taglines Dorothea 'Dot' Parker Brunton The minute I saw him, I didn't give two hoots if he gargled his soup in the key of A Minor. That boy was made for me, and what's more, I'm going to have him. Richard 'Dick' Brunton You can't run around with the right crowd on 45 a week. Hughie Hanready Yeah, what's caviar to the few is applesauce to the gander. Others Mrs. Brunton: All husbands are "kept" - some with money, but most with love and devotion. Mrs. Henrietta Parker: Christmas gets more appalling every year. Dialogue Dick Brunton: I enjoy a good time as much as anyone. But I'm working now so I can have fun when I'm older. Dot Brunton: And can't enjoy it. Mrs. Brunton: [about Dick and Dot's engagement] Well, Huey, what do you think? Hughie Hanready: I think he's a sap if he marries a dame like her. You'd never catch me doin' that. Doggone if I'd slave for a million bucks a week just to have some canary spend it on brassi-eres. Arthur Parker: A man must be made of strong stuff not to let money spoil him. Don't let it spoil Dick. Dot Brunton: Money spoil Dick? Aw, don't be silly. It could never spoil Dick. Taglines Every Inch a Man--Bought Body and Soul by His Wife. A battling drama of mortgaged manhood. Cast Dorothy Mackaill - Dorothea "Dot" Parker Brunton Joel McCrea - Richard "Dick" Brunton Ned Sparks - Hughie Hanready Mary Carr - Mrs. Brunton Clara Kimball Young - Mrs. Henrietta Post Robert McWade - Arthur Parker Bryant Washburn - Charlie Bates Florence Roberts - Mrs. Henrietta Parker Freeman Wood - Mr. Post Lita Chevret - Gwen External links 0022021 Category:1931 American films Category:American drama films Category:Films about marriage Category:Films directed by Lloyd Bacon Category:Films set in Monaco Category:Films set in Paris Category:Films set in St. Louis