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The Runaround

1931 · 82 min

This film presents a vibrant, colorful romp through romantic complications and social maneuvering.

Directed by: William James Craft
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Starring: Geoffrey Kerr, Mary Brian, Johnny Hines

Overview: Filmed in an early Technicolor process, The Runaround tells the story of Broadway dancer Evelyn who refuses to play the gold-digging games indulged in by her fellow chorines

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Directed by: William James Craft
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Starring: Geoffrey Kerr, Mary Brian, Johnny Hines

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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
deception
greed
betrayal
Places: big city
Era: timeless
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Action	2
Horror	1
Humour	4
Realism	5
Romance	6
Tension	4
Darkness	3
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	5

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Genres: comedy, romance
Directed by: William James Craft
Written by: Barney A. Sarecky, Alfred Jackson, Zandah Owen
Starring: Geoffrey Kerr, Mary Brian, Johnny Hines, Marie Prevost, Joseph Cawthorn, George Irving
Music: Max Steiner
Cinematography: Ray Rennahan
Runtime: 82 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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