One Way Out (1931)
A man in the mythical Elyria tries to kill himself but a cop stops him from doing so. In Elyria, one needs a permit to commit suicide, so off the man goes to the Department of Suicides for a suicide permit, which he is granted.
Director: Arthur Hurley
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 5, 1931
Cast
- Charles Lawrence - Ferdinand Algernon Peabody Glutz
- Thelma White - Desperate for Permanent Wave
- Ray Collins - Police Sergeant on Bicycle (uncredited)
Screenplay
- A. Dorian Otvos (Story)
Cinematography: Edwin B. DuPar
Production: The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
suicide, bureaucracy, satire, mythical country, red tape
More Films by Director: Arthur Hurley
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One Way Out about?
- A man in the mythical Elyria tries to kill himself but a cop stops him from doing so. In Elyria, one needs a permit to commit suicide, so off the man goes to the Department of Suicides for a suicide permit, which he is granted.
- Who directed One Way Out?
- One Way Out was directed by Arthur Hurley.
- Who stars in One Way Out?
- One Way Out stars Charles Lawrence, Thelma White, Ray Collins.
- How long is One Way Out?
- One Way Out has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is One Way Out?
- One Way Out is a Comedy film.
- Where was One Way Out produced?
- One Way Out was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of One Way Out?
- The themes of One Way Out include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.