Publicity Madness (1927)
You should have violet in your bath!
Pete Clark, publicity manager for Henly soap, concocts a promotional contest requiring entrants to fly nonstop from California to Hawaii. Believing such a flight to be impossible, Peter offers $100,000 of the company's money as the prize. However, after aviator Charles Lindbergh crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Pete decides to enter the race himself to collect the prize money and save himself from disgrace. After a series of amusing stunts, Pete is the first to reach Hawaii, thereby winning the admiration of Violet, the boss's daughter.
Director: Albert Ray
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 2, 1927
Cast
- Lois Moran - Violet Henly
- Edmund Lowe - Pete Clark
- E.J. Ratcliffe - Uncle Elmer Henly
- James Gordon - Brutus Banning
- Arthur Housman - Oscar Hawks
- Byron Munson - Henry Banning
- Norman Peck - Wilbur
Screenplay
- Andrew Bennison (Screenplay)
- Malcolm Stuart Boylan (Screenplay)
- Anita Loos
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Albert Ray
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Publicity Madness about?
- Pete Clark, publicity manager for Henly soap, concocts a promotional contest requiring entrants to fly nonstop from California to Hawaii. Believing such a flight to be impossible, Peter offers $100,000 of the company's money as the prize. However, after aviator Charles Lindbergh crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Pete decides to enter the race himself to collect the prize money and save himself from disgrace. After a series of amusing stunts, Pete is the first to reach Hawaii, thereby winning the admiration of Violet, the boss's daughter.
- Who directed Publicity Madness?
- Publicity Madness was directed by Albert Ray.
- Who stars in Publicity Madness?
- Publicity Madness stars Lois Moran, Edmund Lowe, E.J. Ratcliffe, James Gordon, Arthur Housman, Byron Munson.
- How long is Publicity Madness?
- Publicity Madness has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Publicity Madness?
- Publicity Madness is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Publicity Madness produced?
- Publicity Madness was produced in United States of America.