Playing Around(1930)
Drama that will make you hold your breath. ...Romance that will make you heave it into one big sigh. It's the peppiest show from the Princess of Pep!
Playing Around Synopsis
New York girl has a dull boyfriend and seems destined for a dull marriage when she meets a rich playboy who has money to burn and places to go.
Playing Around (1930) is a comedy, drama, music and romance film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, released on January 10, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Alice White, Chester Morris, William Bakewell and Richard Carlyle. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Writers:
- Viña Delmar, Harvey F. Thew, Adele Comandini
- Cinematographer:
- Sol Polito
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Playing Around (1930) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Playing Around before you stream it.
Playing Around Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alice White
as Sheba Miller
Chester Morris
as Nickey Solomon
William Bakewell
as Jack
- Richard Carlyle
Richard Carlyle
as Pa Miller
Marion Byron
as Maude
Maurice Black
as Joe
Lionel Belmore
as Morgan
- Shep Camp
Shep Camp
as Master of Ceremonies
Ann Brody
as Mrs. Fennerbeck
Nellie V. Nichols
as Mrs. Lippincott
Kernan Cripps
as Police Sgt. Mulligan (uncredited)
- Rollo Dix
Rollo Dix
as Nickey's Chum at Table (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by Viña Delmar, Harvey F. Thew and Adele Comandini.
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Playing Around Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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Playing Around – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Playing Around online?
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Playing Around (1930) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Playing Around?
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The main cast of Playing Around (1930) includes Alice White, Chester Morris, William Bakewell, Richard Carlyle and Marion Byron. The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playing Around released?
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Playing Around was released on January 10, 1930 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is Playing Around worth watching?
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Playing Around (1930) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Playing Around?
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Yes. The official Playing Around trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.