Marco Perkins is a garage mechanic and a would-be-prizefighter who gets a place on the ritzy country club's polo team because he is the town's most proficient mallet-wielder, having learned to play polo while serving in the U.S.
If you're looking for a movie where a guy learns a hard lesson about being a massive jerk, The Social Lion is probably for you. It’s a 1930 talkie, so expect a lot of yelling and people standing very still so the hidden microphones can catch their breathing. It’s great if you like early sound-era awkwardness, but if yo...
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"If you're looking for a movie where a guy learns a hard lesson about being a massive jerk, The Social Lion is probably for you. It’s a 1930 talkie, so expect a lot of yelling and people standing very still so the hidden microphones can catch their breathing. It’s great if you like early sound-era awkwardness, but if you want a fast-paced sports movie, you might get bored pretty fast. Jack Oakie plays Marco Perkins. He’s a mechanic who boxes on the side, but apparently, his real talent is polo. ..."
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