Wild Company (1930) DVD-R

Starring Frank Albertson, Joyce Compton, Sharon Lynn, H.B. Warner,
Richard Keene, Bela Lugosi
Directed by Leo McCarey

Print: black/white
Runtime: 71 min.
Genre: drama
Print Quality: B

This drama is set during Prohibition and follows the exploits of a spoiled
brat with overly permissive parents. He soaks them for as much money
has he can get and then squanders the money in an illicit speak-easy
where he has fallen for the lovely singer. Unfortunately, she is a
gangster's moll. The gangster befriends the smitten youth with the
ulterior motive of using him as the pigeon in a murder he just committed.
When his mother learns about the mess, she turns her own son over to
the cops. Fortunately, the youth goes before a stern, but kind-hearted
judge who suspends the sentence, but not before delivering a serious
message. The chastened youth vows to put his hard-drinking, rebellious
days behind him and goes on to lead a productive life. Keep a sharp eye
out for Bela Lugosi in a small part.