Nine O'clock Folks (1931)
In this short, multiple acts perform before an audience in a town hall. Performers include The Aaron Sisters singing trio and the Mound City Blue Blowers musicians. Another act features a tap dancer whose shoes have extensions on them that allow him to balance on the ends as one might use stilts. In the finale, an "inebriated" dog in the audience performs tricks. The short's title refers to the curfew in the town.
Director: Roy Mack
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: April 15, 1931
Cast
Screenplay
- Herman Ruby (Story)
Cinematography: Edwin B. DuPar
Production: The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
dog, song and dance, variety show, animal act, inebriated, drunkard, inebriation
More Films by Director: Roy Mack
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nine O'clock Folks about?
- In this short, multiple acts perform before an audience in a town hall. Performers include The Aaron Sisters singing trio and the Mound City Blue Blowers musicians. Another act features a tap dancer whose shoes have extensions on them that allow him to balance on the ends as one might use stilts. In the finale, an "inebriated" dog in the audience performs tricks. The short's title refers to the curfew in the town.
- Who directed Nine O'clock Folks?
- Nine O'clock Folks was directed by Roy Mack.
- Who stars in Nine O'clock Folks?
- Nine O'clock Folks stars Roy Fant, Ed Ford.
- How long is Nine O'clock Folks?
- Nine O'clock Folks has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Nine O'clock Folks?
- Nine O'clock Folks is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Nine O'clock Folks produced?
- Nine O'clock Folks was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Nine O'clock Folks?
- The themes of Nine O'clock Folks include: Musical Spectacle.