One of Alfred Hitchcock's early silent comedies, this frothy tale of a rich girl getting taken down a few pegs will be of interest primarily to completists. Spoiled socialite Betty (Betty Balfour) defies her wealthy father, the "Champagne King" (Gordon Harker) of New York, to date a young man (Jean Bradin) whom dad suspects is only interested in her money. Betty's boyfriend departs for Paris aboard the luxury liner Acquitaine, and she follows; while onboard, she flirts with a shady older fellow dubbed "The Cosmopolitan" (Ferdinand von Alten). Once in Paris, Betty and her beau party and squabble until the Champagne King arrives with the grim news that he's lost all hi...
Released:
1928
Rated:
n/a
Length:
86 mins