The Reckless Way
1936, English. Directed by Raymond K. Johnson.
The DVD for this film bears the title "The Lure of Hollywood". Marian Nixon plays a girl who doesn't want to settle for second best. She is offered chance to be a model and jumps at it. Her boyfriend is upset--he just wants to marry her and settle down to a life of domestic bliss. But she has stars in her eyes--and soon learns to use publicity to create a new movie star persona. Throughout all this, the sappy boyfriend is always waiting nearby--hoping that she'll come to her senses and give up this new life.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Raymond K. JohnsonDirector
- Marian NixonHelen Rogers
- Kane RichmondJim Morgan
- Inez CourtneyLaura Jones
- Malcolm McGregorDon Reynolds
- Harry HarveyJoe Black
- William H. StraussCarl Blatz
- Samuel S. HindsCast
- Phil DunhamCast
- Art HowardMr. Martin Stoner
- Gloria GordonMrs. Elizabeth "Birdie" Stoner
- John S. PetersVon Berg
- John CowellCast
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Phil Dunham, Charles E. Roberts
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How long is The Reckless Way?
The Reckless Way runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does The Reckless Way have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Reckless Way on?
The Reckless Way isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Reckless Way?
If you liked The Reckless Way, try Hounddog, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, Hands of Stone.
Who directed The Reckless Way?
The Reckless Way (1936) was directed by Raymond K. Johnson and stars Marian Nixon, Kane Richmond, Inez Courtney.