''Rebound'' is a 1931 American

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starring Ina Claire, Robert Ames and

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. Directed by

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, the film is based on the play of the same name by

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Plot

Cast

* Ina Claire as Sara Jaffrey * Robert Ames as Bill Truesdale *

as Evie Lawrence *

Hedda Hopper Elda Furry (May 2, 1885February 1, 1966), known professionally as Hedda Hopper, was an American gossip columnist and actress. At the height of her influence in the 1940s, more than 35 million people read her columns. A strong supporter of the Hous ...

as Liz Crawford *

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as Johnnie Coles *

Louise Closser Hale Louise Closser Hale (October 13, 1872 – July 26, 1933) was an American actress, playwright and novelist. Early life Louise Closser was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 13, 1872. Her father was Joseph Closser, a grain dealer, and her m ...

as Mrs. Jaffrey * Walter Walker as Mr. Henry Jaffrey *

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as Lyman Patterson * Leigh Allen as Les Crawford * Pierre D'Ennery as Gaston (cast list as per

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database.)

Reception

According to RKO records, the film recorded a loss of $215,000.Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, ''The RKO Story.'' New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p40

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* * * 1931 drama films 1931 films American drama films American black-and-white films 1930s English-language films American films based on plays Films directed by Edward H. Griffith 1930s French-language films Films scored by Arthur Lange RKO Pictures films Pathé Exchange films 1931 multilingual films American multilingual films 1930s American films {{1930s-drama-film-stub French-language American films