Overview

Lightnin' and Mary Jones are co-owners of a hotel built right on a state border, used by divorcing wives so they can pretend to be in California while establishing residency in Nevada. When Lightnin' refuses to sell his share of the hotel to a gang of crooks, Mary is coerced into divorcing her husband so that she can sign over the deed herself.

Cast

Will Rogers, Louise Dresser, Joel McCrea, Helen Cohan, Jason Robards Sr., Sharon Lynn, Joyce Compton, Rex Bell

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What is "Lightnin'" about?

Lightnin' and Mary Jones are co-owners of a hotel built right on a state border, used by divorcing wives so they can pretend to be in California while establishing residency in Nevada. When Lightnin' refuses to sell his share of the hotel to a gang of crooks, Mary is coerced into divorcing her husband so that she can sign over the deed herself.

When was "Lightnin'" released?

Lightnin' was released in 1930.

Who stars in "Lightnin'"?

The cast includes Will Rogers, Louise Dresser, Joel McCrea, Helen Cohan.

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