Free and Easy (1930)
The laughs, life and loves of the Hollywood Studios in the novelty sensation of years!
Gopher City Kansas hosts a beauty contest. The winner, Elvira Plunkett, and her mother go to Hollywood. The Chamber of Commerce also provides Elvira with an agent, Gopher City's own Elmer J. Butz. Elmer likes Elvira and the shy Elvira likes him, but Mrs. Plunkett, a formidable woman, has little use for hapless Elmer. On the train west, they meet movie star Larry Mitchell, who takes a shine to Elvira and helps her meet MGM directors once they get to Tinsel Town. Elmer, meanwhile, wants to help Elvira with her career and he also wants to be her man. Movie stardom does come to the Gopher City entourage, but to whom is a surprise. And who will win the lovely Elvira's hand?
Cast
- Buster Keaton - Elmer
- Anita Page - Elvira
- Trixie Friganza - Ma
- Robert Montgomery - Larry
- Fred Niblo - Himself
- Edgar Dearing - Officer
- Gwen Lee - Bedroom Scene
- John Miljan - Bedroom Scene
- Lionel Barrymore - Bedroom Scene
- William Haines - A Guest
Screenplay
- Richard Schayer (Scenario Writer)
- Al Boasberg (Dialogue)
- Paul Dickey (Adaptation)
- Roy Turk (Lyricist)
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, unrequited love, train, pre-code
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Free and Easy about?
- Gopher City Kansas hosts a beauty contest. The winner, Elvira Plunkett, and her mother go to Hollywood. The Chamber of Commerce also provides Elvira with an agent, Gopher City's own Elmer J. Butz. Elmer likes Elvira and the shy Elvira likes him, but Mrs. Plunkett, a formidable woman, has little use for hapless Elmer. On the train west, they meet movie star Larry Mitchell, who takes a shine to Elvira and helps her meet MGM directors once they get to Tinsel Town. Elmer, meanwhile, wants to help Elvira with her career and he also wants to be her man. Movie stardom does come to the Gopher City entourage, but to whom is a surprise. And who will win the lovely Elvira's hand?
- Who directed Free and Easy?
- Free and Easy was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
- Who stars in Free and Easy?
- Free and Easy stars Buster Keaton, Anita Page, Trixie Friganza, Robert Montgomery, Fred Niblo, Edgar Dearing.
- How long is Free and Easy?
- Free and Easy has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Free and Easy?
- Free and Easy is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was Free and Easy produced?
- Free and Easy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Free and Easy?
- The themes of Free and Easy include: Musical Spectacle.