Just a Gigolo
Just a Gigolo

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Just a Gigolo

1931
Movie
66 min
English

A playboy pretends to be a paid escort in order to court--and test the moral character of--a young British socialite. Comedy.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Jack ConwayGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A charming but shiftless young man named Scotty works as a gigolo to support himself in the city. His lifestyle leads to various romantic entanglements and social faux pas. He finds himself drawn to a young woman who seems unimpressed by his usual tactics. The film follows his humorous attempts to navigate his unconventional profession and find genuine affection.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally positive reception upon its release, with critics often praising William Haines's energetic performance and the lighthearted comedic elements. While not considered a groundbreaking film, it was seen as an entertaining vehicle for its star.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for William Haines's charismatic and energetic performance.

  • Enjoyed for its lighthearted romantic comedy elements.

  • Considered a pleasant, if not particularly memorable, star vehicle.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this early film is limited, but contemporary reviews suggest it was appreciated as a standard, entertaining romantic comedy of its era.

Fun Fact

William Haines was one of MGM's biggest stars in the late 1920s and early 1930s, known for his fast-talking, wisecracking persona that mirrored his own personality.

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