First Aid (film)

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First Aid
Directed by Stuart Paton
Written by Michael L. Simmons [1]
(dialogue)
Produced by Ralph M. Like [1]
StarringGrant Withers
<Marjorie Beebe
Wheeler Oakman
Cinematography Jules Cronjager
Edited byCarl Himm
Production
company
Distributed by Sono Art-World Wide Pictures
Release date
  • August 18, 1931 (1931-08-18) [2]
Running time
60 minutes [2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office"Under $700"

First Aid is a 1931 American pre-Code crime film [3] directed by Stuart Paton. [1] Produced by Ralph M. Like, the film was released on 5 July 1931 and was distributed by Sono Art-World Wide Pictures. [2] First Aid was filmed in Santa Monica, California. Some scenes were filmed at the Bon Ton Ballroom. [2]

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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. [2]

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." [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Variety , issue on October 13, 1931. p. 29. "Film Reviews" at the Internet Archive. p. 100. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 First Aid. American Film Institute (AFI). Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  3. ↑ First Aid at AllMovie – Movies and Films Database. RhythmOne plc. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  4. ↑ The Film Daily , issue on July 12, 1931. p. 10. at the Internet Archive. p. 92. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
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