Glad Rag Dollis a 1929 American soundpart-talkiepre-Codedrama filmdirected byMichael Curtiz,and starringDolores Costello,Ralph Graves,andAudrey Ferris.In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects, along with English intertitles. The soundtrack was recorded using theVitaphonesound-on-disc system. This is one of manylost filmsof the 1920s, no prints orVitaphonediscs survive, but the trailer survives.[2][3][4]The film's working title wasAlimony Annie,but was changed match the title of the theme song. The theme song is entitledGlad Rag Dollboth played and sung throughout thesoundtrack.[5]
| Glad Rag Doll | |
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| Directed by | Michael Curtiz |
| Screenplay by | C. Graham Baker(& titles) |
| Story by | Harvey Gates |
| Starring | Dolores Costello Ralph Graves |
| Cinematography | Byron Haskin |
| Music by | Milton Ager Jack Yellen Dan Dougherty Cecil Copping(uncredited) |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Sound (Part-Talkie) English Intertitles |
| Budget | $143,000[1] |
| Box office | $1,010,000[1] |
Synopsis
editJimmy Fairchild, the younger son of an upper-classPhiladelphiafamily, is besotted with Annabel Lee who is starring in aBroadwayrevue.His older brother John is outraged and arranges to have her fired from the show. Using compromising letters written by Jimmy sheblackmailsher way into their house. Despite their initial antagonism she and John fall in love.
Cast
edit- Dolores Costelloas Annabel Lee
- Ralph Gravesas John Fairchild
- Audrey Ferrisas Bertha Fairchild
- Albert Granas Nathan Fairchild
- Maude Turner Gordonas Aunt Fairchild
- Tom Rickettsas Admiral
- Claude Gillingwateras Sam Underlane
- Arthur Rankinas Jimmy Fairchild
- Dale Fulleras Miss Peabody
- Douglas Gerrardas Butler
- George Berangeras Barry, an actor
- Lee Moranas Press Agent
- Tom Kennedyas Manager
- Louise Beaversas Hannah
Music
editThe film featured a theme song entitled "Glad Rag Doll" with words by Jack Yellen and music by Milton Ager and Dan Dougherty.
Reception
editAccording to Warner Bros records the film earned $735,000 domestically and $275,000 foreign.[1]This was a major financial success, was very profitable having been produced at a cost of $143,000.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^abcWarner Bros financial information in The William Schaefer Ledger. See Appendix 1, Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television, (1995) 15:sup1, 1-31 p 7 DOI: 10.1080/01439689508604551
- ^The American Film Institute Catalog: 1921-30by The American Film Institute c. 1971
- ^The AFI Catalog of Feature Films:Glad Rag Doll
- ^Glad Rag Dollat Arne Andersen's Lost Film Files:Warner Brothers PicturesArchivedDecember 20, 2014, at theWayback Machine
- ^abRode p.105
Bibliography
edit- Rode, Alan K.Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film.University Press of Kentucky, 2017.
External links
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