Lilies of the Field (1930)





Corinne Griffith in tights should be good news for the fans! As if that weren't enough, the Orchid Lady turns out a neat tap dance on top of the grand pianny. "Lilies of the Field" deals in sophisticated manner with the girls who toil not — but, gosh, how they sin. It is the sprightliest Corinne Griffith film since "Classified." The major portion is comedy, but there is a note of pathos. A society woman is framed into a scandal, and is separated from her baby. She turns to revues for a living, and drifts into the easiest way.

Corinne's voice shows amazing improvement. And you should see those smart frocks! Ralph Forbes and John Loder are the leading men. There is a good Ballet Mechanique, accompanied by fine modern music. All Talkie.

Photoplay February 1930



Vintage magazines

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Books with substantial mentioning of Lilies of the Field

Edwin M. Bradley
The first Hollywood musicals, A critical filmography of 171 features, 1927 through 1932
Jefferson, N.C., 1996
pp. 210-212 info