The Duke Steps Out(1929)
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The Duke Steps Out Synopsis
Millionaire's son Duke wants to be a champion boxer but takes time out to enroll in college when he sees co-ed Susie. The students wonder about his having a chauffeur and house full of servants. Susie likes him but, to get rid of her, his manager tells her Duke already has a New York chorus girl. As the students listen to a radio broadcast of his victorious fight from San Francisco, she learns that the student Duke is the boxer Duke and that there is no chorus girl.
The Duke Steps Out (1929) is a drama and comedy film directed by James Cruze, released on March 19, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars William Haines, Joan Crawford, Delmer Daves and Tenen Holtz. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- James Cruze
- Writers:
- Falkland L. Cary
- Producers:
- James Cruze
- Cinematographer:
- Ira H. Morgan
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Duke Steps Out Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Haines
as Duke
Joan Crawford
as Susie
Delmer Daves
as Bossy Edwards
Tenen Holtz
as Jake, Duke's manager
Edward Nugent
as Tommy Welles
Karl Dane
as Barney, Duke's chauffeur
Luke Cosgrave
as Prof. Widdicombe
- Jack Roper
Jack Roper
as Poison Kerrigan
Herbert Prior
as Mr. Corbin
Key crew
Directed by James Cruze, written by Falkland L. Cary, produced by James Cruze.
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The Duke Steps Out Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Duke Steps Out – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Duke Steps Out?
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The main cast of The Duke Steps Out (1929) includes William Haines, Joan Crawford, Delmer Daves, Tenen Holtz and Edward Nugent. The film was directed by James Cruze. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Duke Steps Out released?
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The Duke Steps Out was released on March 19, 1929 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is The Duke Steps Out worth watching?
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The Duke Steps Out (1929) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.