Movie Comedy
WILLIAM HAINES IN A PICTURE THAT LIFTS THE LID ON THE DOINGS OF THE GAY, GIDDY YOUNGER SOCIETY CROWD
A cocky, arrogant young playboy is expelled from his American polo team shortly before the big match with England.
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