Publicity Pays (1924)
Jimmy Jump's young wife goes in strongly for amateur theatricals. After one of her performances a theater manager signs her up. He opens a publicity campaign by having her appear in public in spectacular costumes, with a monkey for a pet. The monkey gets away and Jimmy is elected to capture it. When peace once more descends upon them, the young wife decides to give up her career and devote her time to Jimmy.
Director: Leo McCarey
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: May 4, 1924
Cast
- Charley Chase - Jimmy Jump
- Beth Darlington - Mrs. Jump
- Eddie Baker - Dave Fiasco - Producer
- Noah Young - Hotel Manager
- Lyle Tayo - Mrs. Fiasco
- Jocko the Monkey - Jocko (uncredited)
Screenplay
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Leo McCarey
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Publicity Pays about?
- Jimmy Jump's young wife goes in strongly for amateur theatricals. After one of her performances a theater manager signs her up. He opens a publicity campaign by having her appear in public in spectacular costumes, with a monkey for a pet. The monkey gets away and Jimmy is elected to capture it. When peace once more descends upon them, the young wife decides to give up her career and devote her time to Jimmy.
- Who directed Publicity Pays?
- Publicity Pays was directed by Leo McCarey.
- Who stars in Publicity Pays?
- Publicity Pays stars Charley Chase, Beth Darlington, Eddie Baker, Noah Young, Lyle Tayo, Jocko the Monkey.
- How long is Publicity Pays?
- Publicity Pays has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Publicity Pays?
- Publicity Pays is a Comedy film.
- Where was Publicity Pays produced?
- Publicity Pays was produced in United States of America.