Night Life in Reno

Night Life in Reno

1931 · 72 min · ★ 4.5 · Crime, Drama, Romance

A story of love, humor and drama against the background of America's "Biggest Little City." An (interrupted) indiscretion by John Wyatt with a floozy prompts his wife, June, to make a trip to Reno, Nevada in order to get a quickie six-week-waiting-period divorce. John, penitent over his past actions (since he got caught), follows his wife to Reno and manages a reconciliation after a murder gives him a chance to prove his true devotion.

Directed by Raymond Cannon · Written by Gloria Stiratt

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