First Aid (film)
{{short description|1931 crime drama film directed by Stuart Paton}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = First Aid
| image =
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| director = Stuart Paton
| producer = Ralph M. LikeVariety, issue on October 13, 1931. p. 29. [https://archive.org/details/variety104-1931-10/page/n99/mode/2up "Film Reviews"] at the Internet Archive. p. 100. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
| writer = Michael L. Simmons
(dialogue)
| narrator =
| starring =
| music =
| cinematography = Jules Cronjager
| editing = Carl Himm
| studio = Ralph M. Like, Ltd.
| distributor = Sono Art-World Wide Pictures
| released = {{Film date|1931|08|18|ref1=[https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/4945 First Aid]. American Film Institute (AFI). Retrieved June 11, 2021.}}
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross = "Under $700"
}}
First Aid is a 1931 American pre-Code crime film[https://www.allmovie.com/movie/first-aid-v91522 First Aid] at AllMovie – Movies and Films Database. RhythmOne plc. Retrieved June 11, 2021. directed by Stuart Paton. Produced by Ralph M. Like, the film was released on 5 July 1931 and was distributed by Sono Art-World Wide Pictures. First Aid was filmed in Santa Monica, California. Some scenes were filmed at the Bon Ton Ballroom.
Plot
Ralph Ingram, a brain specialist whose alcoholism has ruined his career, tries to regain his reputation while working with an ambulance team. He is in love with Lil Hollins, who works as a taxi dancer, but Lil's boss, Michael Rush, is also in love with her.
Cast
- Grant Withers as Ralph Ingram
- Marjorie Beebe as Lil Hollins
- Wheeler Oakman as Michael Rush
- Donald Keith as Buddy Hollins
- William Desmond as the Chief of police
- Paul Panzer as Whitey
- Ernie Adams as Joe
- George Chesebro as Swank
- Harry Shutan as Jake
- Billy Gilbert as Jenkins
Reception
A positive review from The Film Daily on 12 July 1931 stated: "Carries fast action punch with thrills and unique plot situation that makes popular fare. Good story treatment."The Film Daily, issue on July 12, 1931. [https://archive.org/details/filmdailyvolume55657newy/page/92/mode/2up p. 10.] at the Internet Archive. p. 92. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|tt0021869}}
- {{AFI film|4945}}
{{Stuart Paton}}
Category:1931 crime drama films
Category:American black-and-white films
Category:American crime drama films
Category:Films directed by Stuart Paton
Category:1930s English-language films