The Road to Reno (1931)

Plot Summary

Jackie is the perpetually adolescent mother of two grown children - daughter Lee and son Jeff - who are in their early 20's. In spite of the fact that fourth husband Robert is a good provider, good step-dad, and all-around good sport about Jackie's rather wild ways, Jackie is intent on divorcing him although she seems to bear the man no resentment. It just seems that her only reason is that it's time for a change, much like an impulse to buy a new hat. Both children are upset about her decision since they have great affection for Robert. However, daughter Lee has just arrived home from school and decides to accompany her mother to Reno to look after her. On the train west, Lee meets a young mining engineer, Tom, who is headed to a job interview in California. The two hit it off and a romance buds.

Full Cast & Characters

Lilyan Tashman

Jackie Millet

Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

Tom Wood

Peggy Shannon

Lee Millet

William 'Stage' Boyd

Jerry Kenton

Irving Pichel

Robert Millet

Wynne Gibson

Mrs. It-Ritch

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher

Hoppie

Tom Douglas

Jeff Millett

Judith Wood

Elsie Kenton

Leni Stengel

Mrs. Stafford Howes

Émile Chautard

Andre

Adrienne Ames

Unhappy Divorcee

Director & Crew

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