First Aid (film)

{{short description|1931 crime drama film directed by Stuart Paton}}

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| name = First Aid

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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)

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| 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.}}

| runtime = 60 minutes

| country = United States

| language = English

| budget =

| gross = "Under $700"

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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

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.

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