Lightnin'(1930)
Love and Laughter in the land of quick divorce
Lightnin' Synopsis
Lightnin' and Mary Jones are co-owners of a hotel built right on a state border, used by divorcing wives so they can pretend to be in California while establishing residency in Nevada. When Lightnin' refuses to sell his share of the hotel to a gang of crooks, Mary is coerced into divorcing her husband so that she can sign over the deed herself.
Lightnin' (1930) is a comedy film directed by Henry King, released on November 28, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Will Rogers, Louise Dresser, Joel McCrea and Helen Cohan. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry King
- Writers:
- Sonya Levien, S. N. Behrman
- Producers:
- John Golden, Henry King
- Cinematographer:
- Chester A. Lyons
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Lightnin' Cast & Crew
Main cast
Will Rogers
as Lightnin' Bill Jones
Louise Dresser
as Mrs. Mary Jones
Joel McCrea
as John Marvin
Helen Cohan
as Milly Jones
Jason Robards Sr.
as Raymond Thomas
Sharon Lynn
as Mrs. Lower - the Chiseler
Joyce Compton
as Betty - Larry's Wife
Rex Bell
as Larry - Betty's Husband
Charlotte Walker
as Mrs. Thatcher
Luke Cosgrave
as Zeb
J.M. Kerrigan
as Judge Lemuel Townsend
Ruth Warren
as Mrs. Margaret Davis
Key crew
Directed by Henry King, written by Sonya Levien and S. N. Behrman, produced by John Golden and Henry King.
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Lightnin' Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Lightnin' – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lightnin' online?
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Who stars in Lightnin'?
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The main cast of Lightnin' (1930) includes Will Rogers, Louise Dresser, Joel McCrea, Helen Cohan and Jason Robards Sr.. The film was directed by Henry King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lightnin' released?
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Lightnin' was released on November 28, 1930 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Lightnin' worth watching?
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Lightnin' (1930) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.