Humor Risk (1921)
Harpo played the hero, a detective named Watson who "made his entrance in a high hat, sliding down a coal chute into the basement". Groucho played an "old movie" villain, who "sported a long moustache and was clad in black", while Chico was probably his "chuckling [Italian] henchman". Zeppo portrayed a playboy who was the owner of a nightclub in which most of the action took place, including "a cabaret, [which allowed] the inclusion of a dance number". The final shot showed Groucho "in ball and chain, trudging slowly off into the gloaming". Harpo, in a rare moment of romantic glory, gets the girl in the end. This film is lost.
Director: Richard Smith
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: December 1, 1921
Cast
- Groucho Marx - Villain
- Harpo Marx - Watson
- Chico Marx - Chuckling [Italian] Henchman
- Zeppo Marx - Playboy / Barowner
- Jobyna Ralston - Leading Lady
Screenplay
Production: Caravel Comedies
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Budget: $6,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
detective, black and white, lost film
More Films by Director: Richard Smith
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Humor Risk about?
- Harpo played the hero, a detective named Watson who "made his entrance in a high hat, sliding down a coal chute into the basement". Groucho played an "old movie" villain, who "sported a long moustache and was clad in black", while Chico was probably his "chuckling [Italian] henchman". Zeppo portrayed a playboy who was the owner of a nightclub in which most of the action took place, including "a cabaret, [which allowed] the inclusion of a dance number". The final shot showed Groucho "in ball and chain, trudging slowly off into the gloaming". Harpo, in a rare moment of romantic glory, gets the girl in the end. This film is lost.
- Who directed Humor Risk?
- Humor Risk was directed by Richard Smith.
- Who stars in Humor Risk?
- Humor Risk stars Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Jobyna Ralston.
- How long is Humor Risk?
- Humor Risk has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Humor Risk?
- Humor Risk is a Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Humor Risk?
- Humor Risk had a budget of $6,000.
- Where was Humor Risk produced?
- Humor Risk was produced in United States of America.