What's the World Coming To? (1926)
Short comedy which posits that in a hundred years men's styles will revert to Regency garb, and that there will be a complete gender role reversal, with husband Clyde Cook staying home alone while wife Katherine Grant goes tomcatting around town.
Director: F. Richard Jones, Richard Wallace
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: January 16, 1926
Cast
- Clyde Cook - Claudia, the Blushing Groom / the baby
- Katherine Grant - Billie, the Bride
- James Finlayson - The Father-in-Law
- Helen Gilmore - A Neighbor
- Martha Sleeper - The Butler
- Laura De Cardi - A Family Friend
- Stan Laurel - The Man in the Window
Screenplay
Editing: Richard C. Currier
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
marriage, slapstick comedy, short film
More Films by Director: F. Richard Jones, Richard Wallace
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is What's the World Coming To? about?
- Short comedy which posits that in a hundred years men's styles will revert to Regency garb, and that there will be a complete gender role reversal, with husband Clyde Cook staying home alone while wife Katherine Grant goes tomcatting around town.
- Who directed What's the World Coming To??
- What's the World Coming To? was directed by F. Richard Jones, Richard Wallace.
- Who stars in What's the World Coming To??
- What's the World Coming To? stars Clyde Cook, Katherine Grant, James Finlayson, Helen Gilmore, Martha Sleeper, Laura De Cardi.
- How long is What's the World Coming To??
- What's the World Coming To? has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is What's the World Coming To??
- What's the World Coming To? is a Comedy film.
- Where was What's the World Coming To? produced?
- What's the World Coming To? was produced in Germany, United States of America.
- What are the themes of What's the World Coming To??
- The themes of What's the World Coming To? include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.