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Hell and High Water (1933 film)

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Hell and High Water
Directed byGrover Jones
William Slavens McNutt
Screenplay byGrover Jones
Agnes Brand Leahy
William Slavens McNutt
Max Miller
StarringRichard Arlen
Judith Allen
Charley Grapewin
Gertrude Hoffman
Guy Standing
S. Matsui
William Frawley
CinematographyAlfred Gilks
Music byHerman Hand
Howard Jackson
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • October 27, 1933 (1933-10-27)
Running time
68 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Hell and High Water is a 1933 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Grover Jones and William Slavens McNutt and written by Grover Jones, Agnes Brand Leahy, William Slavens McNutt and Max Miller. The film stars Richard Arlen, Judith Allen, Charley Grapewin, Gertrude Hoffman, Guy Standing, and William Frawley. The film was released on October 27, 1933, by Paramount Pictures.[1][2]

Plot

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Cap'n J. "Jeri" Jericho tows garbage for the U.S. Navy, and, inspired by a radio financial advisor named Milton J. Bunsey, lives a very frugal lifestyle to acquire a bigger boat. He finds himself frequently encountering Sally Driggs, a taxi-dancer, who keeps ending up in his net. Sally, who has recently lost her father, lives with shopkeepers Peck and Mom Wealin, and cares for an orphaned baby, Barney, as if it were her own son. Jeri and Sally make furtive attempts to better their circumstances while ultimately becoming smitten with each other.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Hal Erickson (2015). "Hell-and-High-Water". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  2. ^ "Hell and High Water". afi.com. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
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