First Aid is a 1931 American pre-Code crime filmFirst Aid at AllMovie – Movies and Films Database. RhythmOne plc. Retrieved June 11, 2021. directed by Stuart Paton. Produced by Ralph M. Like, the film was released on 5 July 1931 and was distributed by Sono Art-World Wide Pictures. First Aid was filmed in Santa Monica, California. Some scenes were filmed at the Bon Ton Ballroom.
Plot Ralph Ingram, a brain specialist whose alcoholism has ruined his career, tries to regain his reputation while working with an ambulance team. He is in love with Lil Hollins, who works as a taxi dancer, but Lil's boss, Michael Rush, is also in love with her.
Cast Grant Withers as Ralph Ingram Marjorie Beebe as Lil Hollins Wheeler Oakman as Michael Rush Donald Keith as Buddy Hollins William Desmond as the Chief of police Paul Panzer as Whitey Ernie Adams as Joe George Chesebro as Swank Harry Shutan as Jake Billy Gilbert as Jenkins
Reception A positive review from The Film Daily on 12 July 1931 stated: "Carries fast action punch with thrills and unique plot situation that makes popular fare. Good story treatment."The Film Daily, issue on July 12, 1931. p. 10. at the Internet Archive. p. 92. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
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