A Clean Sweep (1938)
Edgar lost his job at the bank three months ago, but hasn't told his wife, and they have been living off their savings, while Edgar pretends to go to work everyday. He answers a want-ad for a job selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door. He makes no sales, especially after he fills an apartment hallway with trash to demonstrate his cleaner and then finds there is no electricity to run the machine. He comes to a house where a bridal shower is being held, with his wife in attendance, and she thinks Edgar has brought the cleaner as gift for her friend. Edgar has to take the last of their money out of the bank to pay for the demo model he had. The bank manager shows up at Edgar's house to offer him his bank job back, but Edgar's wife won't let him go back, as she has found the prefect job for Edgar... selling vacuum cleaners.
Cast
- Edgar Kennedy - Edgar
- Vivien Oakland - Mrs. Edgar (Vivian) Kennedy
- Eddie Dunn - Salesman Crew Boss
- Billy Franey - Bill
- John Dilson - Bank Manager
- Tiny Sandford - Janitor
- Lillian Miles - Mabel
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Clean Sweep about?
- Edgar lost his job at the bank three months ago, but hasn't told his wife, and they have been living off their savings, while Edgar pretends to go to work everyday. He answers a want-ad for a job selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door. He makes no sales, especially after he fills an apartment hallway with trash to demonstrate his cleaner and then finds there is no electricity to run the machine. He comes to a house where a bridal shower is being held, with his wife in attendance, and she thinks Edgar has brought the cleaner as gift for her friend. Edgar has to take the last of their money out of the bank to pay for the demo model he had. The bank manager shows up at Edgar's house to offer him his bank job back, but Edgar's wife won't let him go back, as she has found the prefect job for Edgar... selling vacuum cleaners.
- Who directed A Clean Sweep?
- A Clean Sweep was directed by Charles E. Roberts.
- Who stars in A Clean Sweep?
- A Clean Sweep stars Edgar Kennedy, Vivien Oakland, Eddie Dunn, Billy Franey, John Dilson, Tiny Sandford.
- How long is A Clean Sweep?
- A Clean Sweep has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is A Clean Sweep?
- A Clean Sweep is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Clean Sweep produced?
- A Clean Sweep was produced in United States of America.