Lightnin'

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Will Rogers Lightnin' Bill Jones

Louise Dresser Mrs. Mary Jones

Joel McCrea John Marvin

Helen Cohan Milly Jones

Jason Robards Sr. Raymond Thomas