Broadminded is a 1931 American pre-Code romantic comedy film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Joe E. Brown, Ona Munson and William Collier Jr.
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Plot
Jack, a New York City playboy sent to California to straighten himself out after a string of scandals. His father pairs him with his "responsible" cousin, Ossie, who he does not realize is even more of a partier than his son is, and the two get mixed up with two pretty girls while driving west. Jack decides to marry his girl, but when his ex fiancé shows up and threatens to reveal his past to her, Ossie comes up with a plan to save his relationship.
Cast
Joe E. Brown as Ossie Simpson
Ona Munson as Constance Palmer
William Collier Jr. as Jack Hackett
Marjorie White as Penny Packer
Holmes Herbert as John J. Hackett Sr.
Margaret Livingston as Mabel Robinson
Thelma Todd as Gertie Gardner
Bela Lugosi as Pancho Arango
Grayce Hampton as Aunt Polly
Production
Filming took place in March 1931. The movie premiered a few months fresh from their Lugosi's hit Dracula.
Preservation status
A print of the film is preserved in the Library of Congress collection.