Dorothy Mackaill
Dorothea "Dot" Parker Brunton
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Synopsis
A factory supervisor's rescue of two workers brings him to the attention of the owner's wealthy family. Refusing a cash reward makes him more intriguing to the magnate's daughter. Attraction across the class divide raises questions about independence, work and the terms of belonging.
Cast
DirectorsLloyd Bacon
Historical context
The pre-Code drama reverses a familiar dependence by examining a man drawn into a wealthy household. Its industrial opening keeps paid work visible within a romance shaped by unequal resources.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
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- Dorothy Mackaill — Edwin Bower Hesser, for Photoplay magazine · Public domain
- Joel McCrea — Unknown author · Public domain
- Ned Sparks — my own screen capture of public domain trailer · Public domain
- Mary Carr — Apeda (Photography Studio) · Public domain
