Fast Black (1924)
"Hunky" Dorrey and "Dinky Dubbs are on the run from the cops. They consider getting a job. After one gets his face blackened from a car's exhaust, they see an ad for a "colored Pullman porter". Mistaken identity due to accidental blackface drives the remainder of the plot. The two wind up on a train, where they run into the police again.
Director: Tay Garnett
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: June 15, 1924
Cast
- Earl Mohan - Knockout Kelly
- Billy Engle
- Noah Young - The Detective
- Glenn Tyron
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tay Garnett
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fast Black about?
- "Hunky" Dorrey and "Dinky Dubbs are on the run from the cops. They consider getting a job. After one gets his face blackened from a car's exhaust, they see an ad for a "colored Pullman porter". Mistaken identity due to accidental blackface drives the remainder of the plot. The two wind up on a train, where they run into the police again.
- Who directed Fast Black?
- Fast Black was directed by Tay Garnett.
- Who stars in Fast Black?
- Fast Black stars Earl Mohan, Billy Engle, Noah Young, Glenn Tyron.
- How long is Fast Black?
- Fast Black has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Fast Black?
- Fast Black is a Comedy film.