Lightnin'
"Love and Laughter in the land of quick divorce"
Originally released in 1930. Lightnin' is a comedy film. directed by Henry King.
Starring Will Rogers, Louise Dresser, and Joel McCrea
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
3.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lightnin' about?
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 Lightni...
Who directed Lightnin'?
Lightnin' was directed by Henry King.
How long is Lightnin'?
Lightnin' has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Lightnin' released?
Lightnin' was released on November 28, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lightnin'?
The main cast of Lightnin' includes Will Rogers, Louise Dresser, Joel McCrea, Helen Cohan, Jason Robards Sr..