One of the Smiths (1931)
Charley, representing a manufacturer of musical instruments, is sent to investigate why certain mail orders have not been settled. Charley, carrying multiple bulky instruments, boards a train and gives the conductor, the porter, and the passengers a terrible night as he tries to settle into his upper berth. Arriving at his rural destination of Beaver Dam, Charley masquerades as a hillbilly to track down the missing instruments. At the barn dance, he sings "Handsome Jim."
Director: James Parrott
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: May 23, 1931
Cast
- Charley Chase - Charley Chase / Zeb Smith Jr.
- James Finlayson - Wine Brewer (uncredited)
- Louise Carver - Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Charlie Hall - Dancer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- H.M. Walker (Dialogue)
Editing: Richard C. Currier
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Parrott
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One of the Smiths about?
- Charley, representing a manufacturer of musical instruments, is sent to investigate why certain mail orders have not been settled. Charley, carrying multiple bulky instruments, boards a train and gives the conductor, the porter, and the passengers a terrible night as he tries to settle into his upper berth. Arriving at his rural destination of Beaver Dam, Charley masquerades as a hillbilly to track down the missing instruments. At the barn dance, he sings "Handsome Jim."
- Who directed One of the Smiths?
- One of the Smiths was directed by James Parrott.
- Who stars in One of the Smiths?
- One of the Smiths stars Charley Chase, James Finlayson, Louise Carver, Charlie Hall.
- How long is One of the Smiths?
- One of the Smiths has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is One of the Smiths?
- One of the Smiths is a Comedy film.
- Where was One of the Smiths produced?
- One of the Smiths was produced in United States of America.