The Runaway Bride (film)
The Runaway Bride is a 1930 American Precode comedy film starring Mary Astor, Lloyd Hughes and Paul Hurst. It was directed by Donald Crisp, from a screenplay by Jane Murfin, adapted from the play Cooking Her Goose by H. H. Van Loan and Lolita Ann Westman.
Mary Gray Mary Astor and Dick Mercer David Newell are racing to Atlantic City, where they intend to elope, since Marys wealthy parents would never approve of the marriage. In Atlantic City, they arrive at the humble efficiency hotel room Mary has rented. Dick is not impressed, and would prefer they stay in a fancier hotel. An argument ensues, ending with Dick storming out, leaving Mary alone.While waiting for Dicks return, a jewel thief, Red Dugan Maurice Black, arrives at the hotel room, with a policeman, Sergeant Daly Paul Hurst in hot pursuit. Desperate, Dugan secretes a stolen necklace in Marys purse, before being shot and killed by Daly, who is himself wounded in the gun battle. ........
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