Tanned Legs (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1929, Tanned Legs is a comedy film directed by Marshall Neilan, running about 71 minutes. “The sun-tan vogue has swept the world...and here it is! In a jazz-time all-dialogue comedy-drama.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peggy and Bill are high society lovebirds, but their marriage plans are put on hold while Peggy spends most of her summer straightening out her wayward parents and her unlucky-in-love sister Janet. Mama and Papa are set to rights fairly quickly, but Janet's the one with real problems. It seems she sent some compromising love letters to a worthless cad, and now the bounder wants to use the letters for blackmail. Peggy's friend Roger and his flapper sweetheart Tootie hatch an elaborate plan to retrieve the incriminating letters and salvage Janet's reputation.
Who’s in it. Tanned Legs stars Ann Pennington as Tootie, Arthur Lake as Bill, June Clyde as Peggy Reynolds and Dorothy Revier as Mrs. Lyons-King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tanned Legs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tanned Legs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tanned Legs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tanned Legs (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tanned Legs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tanned Legs worth watching?
- Tanned Legs holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tanned Legs?
- Tanned Legs stars Ann Pennington, Arthur Lake, June Clyde, Dorothy Revier and Sally Blane.
- When was Tanned Legs released?
- Tanned Legs was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.