The Love Hypothesis
2026 · Romance · Comedy
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Film / 1930
Sin Takes a Holiday
Directed by
Paul L. Stein
Dowdy Sylvia accepts her boss' marriage proposal, even though he only asked her to avoid marriage to another woman. As a wealthy wife, Sylvia changes from plain to uninhibited swan and even contemplates having an affair.
The story
Dowdy Sylvia accepts her boss' marriage proposal, even though he only asked her to avoid marriage to another woman. As a wealthy wife, Sylvia changes from plain to uninhibited swan and even contemplates having an affair.
Cast
Constance BennettSylvia Brenner Stanton
Kenneth MacKennaGaylord Stanton
Basil RathboneReginald 'Reggie' Durant
Rita La RoyGrace Lawrence
Louis John BartelsRichards
John RocheSheridan
Zasu PittsAnnie
Kendall LeeMiss Munson
Muriel FinleyRuth
Judith WoodMrs. Graham
Fred WaltonMartin the Butler
Richard CarleWedding Minister (uncredited)
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Gino CorradoDressmaker (uncredited)
George DavisButler at Villa (uncredited)
Rose DioneMasseuse (uncredited)
Carl M. LevinessNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Alphonse MartellMan at Roulette Table (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienWaiter at Royal Club (uncredited)
Gertrude ShortBobbie (uncredited)
Stanhope WheatcroftShip’s Passenger (uncredited)
Leo WhitePhotographer (uncredited)
Florence WixShip’s Passenger (uncredited)
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