
The Vagabond Lover
The Vagabond Lover is a 1929 American Pre-Code black-and-white, comedy-drama musical film about a small-town boy who finds fame and romance when he joins a dance band. The film was directed by Marshall Neilan, and is based on the novel of the same name, written by James Ashmore Creelman, who also wrote the screenplay. It was Rudy Vallee's first feature film, and also starred Sally Blane, Marie Dressler, and Charles Sellon.
Plot
Rudy Bronson is a senior in a small college in the Midwest. While in school, he completes a correspondence course in the saxophone, given by the nationally known Ted Grant. Bronson and his friends form a band, but have difficulty finding work. Believing that Grant will help them land professional jobs, the band heads to the Long Island, New York home of Grant. Once there, they pester Grant for an interview, to the point where Grant leaves his home, along with his manager, to stay in New York City, until Bronson gives up and goes home.
More details
author | James Ashmore Creelman |
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director | Marshall Neilan |
editor | Arthur Roberts |
genre | comedy-drama romance |
keywords | arrest discover hang long island new york city next door neighbor the national think wait |
musicBy | Victor Baravalle |
producer | William LeBaron |
productionCompany | RKO Radio Pictures |
publisher | RKO Radio Pictures |
theme | musical |