The Ladder Jinx (1922)
Peter Stalton, retiring as a bank cashier, is anxious that his nephew Richard Twing should succeed him. The directors, however, appoint Arthur Barnes, engaged to Helen Wilbur, the president's daughter. Being highly superstitious, Helen makes Arthur promise to cross back under a ladder under which he has walked earlier in the day. In doing so, he is accused of robbing a house and is pursued by the police. Passing the bank in which he works, he sees two robbers making a getaway just as the president and Helen arrive. Arthur pursues the bandits in their car, accompanied by Helen. They are arrested and accused of robbing Stalton's house and the bank, but Arthur is cleared by Sam, the Negro janitor, who exposes Richard Twing as the culprit. Arthur is freed and is happily reunited with his fiancée.
Cast
- Edward Everett Horton - Arthur Barnes
- Margaret Landis - Helen Wilbur
- Wilbur Higby - James Wilbur
- Tully Marshall - Peter Stalton
- Otis Harlan - Thams Gridley
- Colin Kenny - Richard Twing
- Tom McGuire - Judge Brown
- Will Walling - Officer Murphy
- Tom Murray - Detective Smith
- Ernest Shields - Cheyenne Harry
Screenplay
- Edgar Franklin (Story)
- David Kirkland (Adaptation)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ladder Jinx about?
- Peter Stalton, retiring as a bank cashier, is anxious that his nephew Richard Twing should succeed him. The directors, however, appoint Arthur Barnes, engaged to Helen Wilbur, the president's daughter. Being highly superstitious, Helen makes Arthur promise to cross back under a ladder under which he has walked earlier in the day. In doing so, he is accused of robbing a house and is pursued by the police. Passing the bank in which he works, he sees two robbers making a getaway just as the president and Helen arrive. Arthur pursues the bandits in their car, accompanied by Helen. They are arrested and accused of robbing Stalton's house and the bank, but Arthur is cleared by Sam, the Negro janitor, who exposes Richard Twing as the culprit. Arthur is freed and is happily reunited with his fiancée.
- Who directed The Ladder Jinx?
- The Ladder Jinx was directed by Jess Robbins.
- Who stars in The Ladder Jinx?
- The Ladder Jinx stars Edward Everett Horton, Margaret Landis, Wilbur Higby, Tully Marshall, Otis Harlan, Colin Kenny.
- How long is The Ladder Jinx?
- The Ladder Jinx has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Ladder Jinx?
- The Ladder Jinx is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Ladder Jinx produced?
- The Ladder Jinx was produced in United States of America.