Reno
1939 · Movie · 73 min. · United States
The rise of the popular Nevada city is chronicled in this epic drama that begins when Reno was a tiny silver-mining town and ends when it becomes a divorce center and garishly lit gambling town. The film also follows the exploits of a young attorney who comes to town to build a thriving divorce practice. He becomes so involved in his work, that he ignores his own loving wife who leaves him. As a result, the city fathers get on his case about his virtue. The lawyer is subsequently disbarred; he then opens a gambling casino. Years pass and his estranged daughter comes to Reno for a quickie divorce. Father and daughter do not recognize each other as he tries to talk her out of the divorce. When she realizes who he is, she leaves Reno.
Direction John Farrow
Cast Richard Dix · Gail Patrick · Anita Louise · Paul Cavanagh · Laura Hope Crews · Louis Jean Heydt · Hobart Cavanaugh · Charles Halton · Astrid Allwyn · Joyce Compton · Frank Faylen · William Haade
Soundtrack Dave Dreyer · Roy Webb
Screenplay John Twist · Ellis St. Joseph
Cinematography J. Roy Hunt
Original title Reno
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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