First Aid (film)

1931 crime drama film directed by Stuart Paton

First Aid

Directed by| Stuart Paton
Written by| Michael L. Simmons[1]
(dialogue)
Produced by| Ralph M. Like[1]
Cinematography| Jules Cronjager
Edited by| Carl Himm

Production
company

Ralph M. Like, Ltd.

Distributed by| Sono Art-World Wide Pictures

Release date

* August 18, 1931 (1931-08-18)[2]

Running time

| 60 minutes[2]
Country| United States
Language| English
Box office| "Under $700"

First Aid is a 1931 American pre-Code crime film[3] directed by Stuart Paton.[1] Produced by Ralph M. Like, the film was released on 5 July 1931 and was distributed by Sono Art-World Wide Pictures.[2] First Aid was filmed in Santa Monica, California. Some scenes were filmed at the Bon Ton Ballroom.[2]

## Plot

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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.[2]

## Cast

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* 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[2]

## Reception

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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."[4]

## References

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1. ^ a b c Variety, issue on October 13, 1931. p. 29. "Film Reviews" at the Internet Archive. p. 100. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
2. ^ a b c d e f First Aid. American Film Institute (AFI). Retrieved June 11, 2021.
3. ^ First Aid at AllMovie – Movies and Films Database. RhythmOne plc. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
4. ^ The Film Daily, issue on July 12, 1931. p. 10. at the Internet Archive. p. 92. Retrieved June 11, 2021.

## External links

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* First Aid at IMDb
* First Aid at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films

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* Like Wildfire (1917)
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* The Hope Diamond Mystery (1921)
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