

Second Choice
1930-01-04 · 67 min · ★ 8.0
Vallery Grove is in love with Don Warren but her mother opposes the match because he is poor and has no social standing. Don decides to terminate his engagement to Vallery after attending a party where he meets a spoiled rich girl who is interested in him.
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- Directors
- Howard Bretherton
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Dolores CostelloVallery Grove
Chester MorrisDon Warren
Jack MulhallOwen Mallery
Edna MurphyBeth Randall
Charlotte MerriamSatterlee
Ethlyne ClairEdith Pemberton
Edward MartindelHerbert Satterlee
Louise BeaversMaid (uncredited)
Louise LesterMinor Role (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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