Payment Through the Nose (1922)
"The Leather Pushers" were a charming series of comedies based upon the story of a prize-fighter from the Colliers articles by H.C. Witwer. Each episode was self-contained and complete in itself. Formerly wealthy Kane Halliday ( Reginald Denny), fighting as the elegant "Masked Mystery", pays more attention to his flirtation with a chorus girl, Estelle, than his boxing career - frustrating his manager at every turn. Estelle, not realizing her new beau is is actually a prize fighter, is under the mistaken impression that he's a rich playboy, a belief that Halliday does nothing to correct. The manager sets out enlighten her in spectacular fashion!This entry from the series includes some terrific night scenes of New York's Times Square as it appeared in 1922. Titles from other Universal productions are prominently displayed on the theater marquees!
Cast
- Reginald Denny - Kane Halliday/Kid Roberts
- Hayden Stevenson - Joe Murphy
- Doreen Banks - Estelle Van Horne
- Charles Ascot - Tin Ear Fagin
- Frank Hagney - Al Kennedy (uncredited)
- Al Thompson - Valet (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Payment Through the Nose about?
- "The Leather Pushers" were a charming series of comedies based upon the story of a prize-fighter from the Colliers articles by H.C. Witwer. Each episode was self-contained and complete in itself. Formerly wealthy Kane Halliday ( Reginald Denny), fighting as the elegant "Masked Mystery", pays more attention to his flirtation with a chorus girl, Estelle, than his boxing career - frustrating his manager at every turn. Estelle, not realizing her new beau is is actually a prize fighter, is under the mistaken impression that he's a rich playboy, a belief that Halliday does nothing to correct. The manager sets out enlighten her in spectacular fashion!This entry from the series includes some terrific night scenes of New York's Times Square as it appeared in 1922. Titles from other Universal productions are prominently displayed on the theater marquees!
- Who directed Payment Through the Nose?
- Payment Through the Nose was directed by Harry A. Pollard.
- Who stars in Payment Through the Nose?
- Payment Through the Nose stars Reginald Denny, Hayden Stevenson, Doreen Banks, Charles Ascot, Frank Hagney, Al Thompson.
- How long is Payment Through the Nose?
- Payment Through the Nose has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Payment Through the Nose?
- Payment Through the Nose is a Drama film.
- Where was Payment Through the Nose produced?
- Payment Through the Nose was produced in United States of America.