The Hot Heiress
Can a girl be happy, marrying out of her own social class?
1931 · 79 min · ★ 6.3 · Romance
Classes clash when a poor riveter and wealthy society woman fall in love with each other, much to the shock of her friends and family.
Directed by Clarence G. Badger · Written by Herbert Fields
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Ben Lyon Hap Harrigan -
Ona Munson Juliette -
Walter Pidgeon Clay -
Tom Dugan Bill Dugan -
Holmes Herbert Mr. Hunter -
Inez Courtney Margie -
Thelma Todd Lola -
Nella Walker Mrs. Hunter -
George Irving Doctor (uncredited)
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