Geraldine (1929 film)

Geraldine
Film poster
Directed by	Melville Brown
Screenplay by	Carey Wilson
Based on	a novel by Booth Tarkington
Produced by	Paul Bern
Starring	Marian Nixon Eddie Quillan Albert Gran
Cinematography	David Abel
Edited by	Barbara Hunter
Production company	Pathé Exchange
Release date	January 20, 1929 (1929-01-20) (US)
Running time	80 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Geraldine is a 1929 American romantic comedy film, directed by Melville Brown. It stars Marian Nixon, Eddie Quillan, and Albert Gran, and was released on January 20, 1929.

Plot

Ambitious social climber Mr. Wygate hires charming rogue Eddie Able to polish his shy daughter Geraldine into a dazzling debutante. Geraldine, smitten with the aloof lawyer Bell Cameron, initially embraces Eddie's lessons. However, Eddie falls for her genuine spirit and clashes with Mr. Wygate's aspirations. When a scandalous cabaret raid throws Geraldine into danger, Eddie's unwavering loyalty shines, exposing Bell Cameron's shallowness. Geraldine awakens to Eddie's true devotion, choosing him over societal expectations and finding unexpected love with the architect of her transformation.

Cast

• Marian Nixon as Geraldine
• Eddie Quillan as Eddie Able
• Albert Gran as Mr. Wygate
• Gaston Glass as Bell Cameron

Preservation

Prints of Geraldine are preserved in the French archive Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée in Fort de Bois-d'Arcy and the Danish Film Institute.

See also

• List of early sound feature films (1926–1929)

External links

• Geraldine at IMDb
• Geraldine at the TCM Movie Database
• Geraldine at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films
• Synopsis at AllMovie