The Brown Derby (1926)
Tommy Burke, a good-natured young plumber who refers to his monkey wrench as his pipe organ, is unaware of his inferiority complex. One day he learns that an eccentric uncle has died, leaving him a brown derby said to bring good luck to its wearer. Meanwhile Edith Worthing and her Aunt Anna are expecting Edith's wealthy uncle, Adolph Plummer, from Australia. On a call to their house, Tommy is mistaken for the uncle, being announced as "a plumber," and soon a mutual romance develops with Edith. They are wedded by mistake when serving as witnesses to marriage by elopement. Farrell, a rival for Edith, learns of Tommy's deception and persuades Edith to elope with him; but Tommy follows in hot pursuit, in his pajamas and derby. At the last minute, a message arrives telling Edith that she and Tommy are already married.
Cast
- Johnny Hines - Tommy Burke
- Diana Kane - Edith Worthing
- Ruth Dwyer - Betty Caldwell
- Flora Finch - Aunt Anna
- Edmund Breese - John J. Caldwell
- J. Barney Sherry - Capt. Shay
- Herbert Standing - Adolph Plummer
- Harold Foshay - Frank Boyle
- Bob Slater - Sam
- Bradley Barker - Robert Farrell
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Brown Derby about?
- Tommy Burke, a good-natured young plumber who refers to his monkey wrench as his pipe organ, is unaware of his inferiority complex. One day he learns that an eccentric uncle has died, leaving him a brown derby said to bring good luck to its wearer. Meanwhile Edith Worthing and her Aunt Anna are expecting Edith's wealthy uncle, Adolph Plummer, from Australia. On a call to their house, Tommy is mistaken for the uncle, being announced as "a plumber," and soon a mutual romance develops with Edith. They are wedded by mistake when serving as witnesses to marriage by elopement. Farrell, a rival for Edith, learns of Tommy's deception and persuades Edith to elope with him; but Tommy follows in hot pursuit, in his pajamas and derby. At the last minute, a message arrives telling Edith that she and Tommy are already married.
- Who directed The Brown Derby?
- The Brown Derby was directed by Charles Hines.
- Who stars in The Brown Derby?
- The Brown Derby stars Johnny Hines, Diana Kane, Ruth Dwyer, Flora Finch, Edmund Breese, J. Barney Sherry.
- How long is The Brown Derby?
- The Brown Derby has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Brown Derby?
- The Brown Derby is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Brown Derby produced?
- The Brown Derby was produced in United States of America.