The Road to Reno

73 minutes

9/25/1931

Overview

Jackie is the perpetually adolescent mother of two grown children - daughter Lee and son Jeff - who are in their early 20's. In spite of the fact that fourth husband Robert is a good provider, good step-dad, and all-around good sport about Jackie's rather wild ways, Jackie is intent on divorcing him although she seems to bear the man no resentment. It just seems that her only reason is that it's time for a change, much like an impulse to buy a new hat. Both children are upset about her decision since they have great affection for Robert. However, daughter Lee has just arrived home from school and decides to accompany her mother to Reno to look after her. On the train west, Lee meets a young mining engineer, Tom, who is headed to a job interview in California. The two hit it off and a romance buds.

Cast List

Lilyan Tashman
as Jackie Millet
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
as Tom Wood
Peggy Shannon
as Lee Millet
William 'Stage' Boyd
as Jerry Kenton
Irving Pichel
as Robert Millet
Wynne Gibson
as Mrs. It-Ritch
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
as Hoppie
Tom Douglas
as Jeff Millett
Judith Wood
as Elsie Kenton
Leni Stengel
as Mrs. Stafford Howes
Émile Chautard
as Andre
Adrienne Ames
as Unhappy Divorcee
Oscar Apfel
as Mr. Ash
Charles D. Brown
as Jim
Davison Clark
as Judge Mack
Claire Dodd
as Party Girl
Bill Elliott
as Party Boy
Theresa Harris
as Maid at Dude Ranch
Anderson Lawler
as Alec
Carl M. Leviness
as Cafe Patron
Philo McCullough
as Jackie's Admirer
Harold Minjir
as Hotel Desk Clerk
Frances Moffett
as Jerry's Girlfriend
William H. O'Brien
as Waiter
Larry Steers
as Divorce Attorney
Frederick Sullivan
as Marriage License Clerk
Kent Taylor
as Jackie's Admirer
May Wallace
as Court Clerk
Florence Wix
as Cafe Patron