The Social Lion (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1930, The Social Lion is a comedy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland. “THE BEST LAUGH OF THE SEASON Get an Eye and Earful of the Oakie Chin and Grin” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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. army. His hobnobbing with the town-elite and social upper-crust at the polo-matches gives him an inflated idea of his social position, and he decides he is is moving on up. He breaks off with his girl-friend, true-blue Cynthia Brown, and hits on débutante Gloria Staunton, who appears to have an interest in being hit upon. Gloria's interest lies mostly in showing Marco that hired-hands who can play polo still aren't to the manor born.
Who’s in it. The Social Lion stars Jack Oakie as Marco Perkins, Mary Brian as Cynthia Brown, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher as Chick Hathaway and Olive Borden as Gloria Staunton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Social Lion 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 The Social Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Social Lion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Social Lion (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Social Lion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Social Lion worth watching?
- The Social Lion 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 The Social Lion?
- The Social Lion stars Jack Oakie, Mary Brian, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Olive Borden and Charles Sellon.
- When was The Social Lion released?
- The Social Lion was released in 1930.