''First Aid'' is a 1931 American pre-Code

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, 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

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, 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 ''

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'' on 12 July 1931 wrote: "Carries fast action punch with thrills and unique plot situation that makes popularfare good story treatment."''

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References

External links

* * {{Stuart Paton 1931 films 1931 crime drama films American black-and-white films American crime drama films Films directed by Stuart Paton 1930s English-language films 1930s American films Films shot in California