The Smart Set

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The Smart Set

"WILLIAM HAINES IN A PICTURE THAT LIFTS THE LID ON THE DOINGS OF THE GAY, GIDDY YOUNGER SOCIETY CROWD"

1928

1h 20m

6.1(7 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A cocky, arrogant young playboy is expelled from his American polo team shortly before the big match with England.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

William Haines

Tommy Van Buren

Alice Day

Polly Durant

Jack Holt

Nelson

Hobart Bosworth

Durant

Coy Watson Jr.

Sammy

Constance Howard

Cynthia

Paul Nicholson

Mr. Van Buren

Julia Swayne Gordon

Mrs. Van Buren

Allan Cavan

Host at Red Lantern Inn

Harry Gribbon

Tommy's Valet

Creative team

Directed by: Jack Conway
Written by: Byron Morgan
Produced by: Jack Conway

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