The Smart Way (1937)
Professor Pierre Ginsberg is having wife trouble and, on the advice of his lawyer, sets out to wear her down with kindness; she wants constant entertainment his lawyer promises him that a month of dancing and entertainment will eventually kill her or, at least, calm her down some. The exact opposite happens and Professor Ginsberg stands a good chance of dying himself. He manages to sing a song, in the best Willie Howard style, along the way.
Director: William Watson
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: October 15, 1937
Cast
- Willie Howard - Professor Pierre Ginsberg
- Aileen Cook - Mrs. Ginsberg
- Louis Sorin - The Lawyer
- Charles McClelland
- Ed Garvie
- Eddie Hall
- Marie Hartman
- Andrew Anderson - Orchestra Leader
Screenplay
- Billy K. Wells (Screenplay)
Cinematography: George Webber
Production: Christie Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: William Watson
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Smart Way about?
- Professor Pierre Ginsberg is having wife trouble and, on the advice of his lawyer, sets out to wear her down with kindness; she wants constant entertainment his lawyer promises him that a month of dancing and entertainment will eventually kill her or, at least, calm her down some. The exact opposite happens and Professor Ginsberg stands a good chance of dying himself. He manages to sing a song, in the best Willie Howard style, along the way.
- Who directed The Smart Way?
- The Smart Way was directed by William Watson.
- Who stars in The Smart Way?
- The Smart Way stars Willie Howard, Aileen Cook, Louis Sorin, Charles McClelland, Ed Garvie, Eddie Hall.
- How long is The Smart Way?
- The Smart Way has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is The Smart Way?
- The Smart Way is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Smart Way produced?
- The Smart Way was produced in United States of America.