The Panic Is On (1931)
Charley's in love with the daughter of a financier who wants her to insist that Chas have a pile of cash before she marries him. But, the Depression is everywhere: Charley's behind on his rent and nearly everyone he meets is down on their luck. After reading a "how to" book on the power of a forceful will, Charley applies the lessons with mixed results, but he does land a job that includes delivering a shake-down letter to his girlfriend's father. Is the naïve Charley going to end up in jail?
Director: James Parrott
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: August 14, 1931
Cast
- Charley Chase - Charley Chase
- Virginia Whiting - Miss Morgan
- Harry Bernard - Cop with Tootchache (uncredited)
- Baldwin Cooke - Mr. Cooke (uncredited)
- Billy Gilbert - Smith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)
- Charlie Hall - Man on the Street (uncredited)
- Jerry Mandy - Charley's Neighbor (uncredited)
- Margaret Mann - Mrs. Mann, Landlady (uncredited)
- Howard Truesdale - James Morgan (uncredited)
- Leo Willis - Hold-Up Man (uncredited)
Cinematography: George Stevens
Editing: Richard C. Currier
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Parrott
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Panic Is On about?
- Charley's in love with the daughter of a financier who wants her to insist that Chas have a pile of cash before she marries him. But, the Depression is everywhere: Charley's behind on his rent and nearly everyone he meets is down on their luck. After reading a "how to" book on the power of a forceful will, Charley applies the lessons with mixed results, but he does land a job that includes delivering a shake-down letter to his girlfriend's father. Is the naïve Charley going to end up in jail?
- Who directed The Panic Is On?
- The Panic Is On was directed by James Parrott.
- Who stars in The Panic Is On?
- The Panic Is On stars Charley Chase, Virginia Whiting, Harry Bernard, Baldwin Cooke, Billy Gilbert, Charlie Hall.
- How long is The Panic Is On?
- The Panic Is On has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Panic Is On?
- The Panic Is On is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Panic Is On produced?
- The Panic Is On was produced in United States of America.