The Miss They Missed (1938)

Professor Pierre is assigned to find a missing heiress whose fortune will go to a worthless relative if she isn't found. He uses most of his dialect ability in the search by posing as a Chinaman, an Englishman, a sailor and a Scotchman, but is unable to find her. He meets his sweetheart at a restaurant and, there, discovers she is the heiress he has been searching for. She breaks off their romance when she finds out she is rich.

Director: Al Christie
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 18 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: George Webber
Production: Educational Pictures, E.W. Hammons Production
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

More Films by Director: Al Christie
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Miss They Missed about?
Professor Pierre is assigned to find a missing heiress whose fortune will go to a worthless relative if she isn't found. He uses most of his dialect ability in the search by posing as a Chinaman, an Englishman, a sailor and a Scotchman, but is unable to find her. He meets his sweetheart at a restaurant and, there, discovers she is the heiress he has been searching for. She breaks off their romance when she finds out she is rich.
Who directed The Miss They Missed?
The Miss They Missed was directed by Al Christie.
Who stars in The Miss They Missed?
The Miss They Missed stars Willie Howard, Estelle Jayne, Fred Manette, Marion Martin, Jack Squires, George Lessey.
How long is The Miss They Missed?
The Miss They Missed has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is The Miss They Missed?
The Miss They Missed is a Comedy film.
Where was The Miss They Missed produced?
The Miss They Missed was produced in United States of America.