Election Day (1929)
This film revolves around Election Day, a day on which Jay R. and Joe are fighting to get votes. They warn the kids that they'll be socked in the jaw if they don't vote for them, but the kids are just trying to go about their business, namely Farina. His mother wants him to deliver laundry to her clients, but he can't go anywhere without being harassed by the gang. To escape them, he dons several costumes including that as an older woman, a dancer, and a scarecrow.
Director: Robert A. McGowan
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 12, 1929
Cast
- Joe Cobb - Joe
- Jackie Condon - Jackie
- Allen 'Farina' Hoskins - Farina
- Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins - Wheezer
- Mary Ann Jackson - Mary Ann
- Jay R. Smith - Jay R.
- Harry Spear - Harry
- Louise Beavers - Farina's mother
- Ed Brandenburg - Man who slips on banana
- Baldwin Cooke - Gangster
Screenplay
- Robert A. McGowan (Story)
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert A. McGowan
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Election Day about?
- This film revolves around Election Day, a day on which Jay R. and Joe are fighting to get votes. They warn the kids that they'll be socked in the jaw if they don't vote for them, but the kids are just trying to go about their business, namely Farina. His mother wants him to deliver laundry to her clients, but he can't go anywhere without being harassed by the gang. To escape them, he dons several costumes including that as an older woman, a dancer, and a scarecrow.
- Who directed Election Day?
- Election Day was directed by Robert A. McGowan.
- Who stars in Election Day?
- Election Day stars Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins, Mary Ann Jackson, Jay R. Smith.
- How long is Election Day?
- Election Day has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Election Day?
- Election Day is a Comedy film.
- Where was Election Day produced?
- Election Day was produced in United States of America.