Illicit
"Married love or illicit. Which does the modern girl prefer?"
Originally released in 1931. Illicit is a drama/romance film. directed by Archie Mayo. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Stanwyck, James Rennie, and Ricardo Cortez
Synopsis
Ann, a young woman with outrageously advanced ideas, has been living in sin with Dick, her lover, because of her conviction that marriage would destroy their love; but social pressure ends up paying off, so Ann and Dick get married.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Anne Vincent
James Rennie
as Richard 'Dick' Ives II
Ricardo Cortez
as Price Baines
Natalie Moorhead
as Marjorie 'Margie' True
Charles Butterworth
as George 'Georgie' Evans
Joan Blondell
as Helen 'Duckie' Childers
Claude Gillingwater
as Richard Ives Sr.
Hazel Howell
as Girl at the Bridal Shower #2 (uncredited)
Lucille Ward
as Susan - Anne's Maid (uncredited)
Barbara Weeks
as Girl at the Bridal Shower #1 (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illicit about?
Ann, a young woman with outrageously advanced ideas, has been living in sin with Dick, her lover, because of her conviction that marriage would destroy their love; but social pressure ends up payin...
Who directed Illicit?
Illicit was directed by Archie Mayo.
How long is Illicit?
Illicit has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Illicit released?
Illicit was released on February 14, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Illicit?
The main cast of Illicit includes Barbara Stanwyck, James Rennie, Ricardo Cortez, Natalie Moorhead, Charles Butterworth.