Production Credits A Successful Calamity
A Successful Calamity
Full Cast & Crew
An in-depth look at the talented ensemble and technical visionaries who brought A Successful Calamity to life.
The Cast
34 Members

George ArlissHenry Wilton

Mary AstorEmmy 'Sweetie' Wilton

Evalyn KnappPeggy Wilton

Grant MitchellConnors

William JanneyEddie Wilton

David TorrencePartington

Hardie AlbrightGeorge Struthers

Randolph ScottLarry Rivers

Hale HamiltonJohn Belde

Fortunio BonanovaPietro Rafaelo

Oscar ApfelPresident of the United States

Leon AmesBarney Davis

Elspeth DudgeonMusicale Guest (uncredited)

Allan LanePolo Player (uncredited)

Claire McDowellStruthers' Secretary (uncredited)

Murray KinnellAlfred Curtis - The Broker

Harold MinjirWatson - Eddie's Valet (as Harold Minjur)

Barbara LeonardPauline - The French Maid

Eula GuyJane - the Cook's Helper

Virginia HammondMrs. Langstreet

Richard TuckerLawrence - Partington's Partner

Charles ColemanEmmy's Musicale Butler

Jack RutherfordWilton's Chauffeur (as John Rutherford)
Helena Phillips EvansLily - the Wilton's Cook (as Helena Phillips)

Bill ElliottPolo Player (uncredited)
Charles E. EvansFurniture Mover (uncredited)

Lew HarveyPhotographer at Train (uncredited)
Fred HowardReporter at Train (uncredited)
Lillian LawrenceMusicale Guest (uncredited)

Kate Drain LawsonMusicale Guest (uncredited)

Nola LuxfordMary (uncredited)

Buddy RooseveltPolo Player With Drinks (uncredited)

Ellinor VanderveerMusicale Guest (uncredited)

Florence WixMusicale Guest (uncredited)
Technical Crew
Top Credits

John G. AdolfiDirector
Clare KummerWriter
Maude T. HowellWriter
Julien JosephsonWriter
Austin ParkerWriter
Lucien HubbardProducer

Howard BrethertonEditor
James Van TreesDirector of Photography