The Helpless Helper (1927)
Al's father, Professor Rockenrye has discovered a gasoline substitute. He can drop it on a toy train or wind up toy, and the train will start running and the toy will start moving. Al's girl Rose is at his house and opens the door when Al's rival arrives. The big lug is there to whisk her away and marry her. Stupid Al gives the rival a drink of the formula, causing the rival to spit fire. Al then spills all of the remaining formula, ruining the Professor's hope of fame and fortune.
Director: Joseph R. Richmond
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: July 3, 1927
Cast
- Al Joy - Al
- Jack Hopkins - Professor Rockenrye
- Mack Fluker - Oscar Filtch
- Rose May - Rose
Production: Langue-Joy Film Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Joseph R. Richmond
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Helpless Helper about?
- Al's father, Professor Rockenrye has discovered a gasoline substitute. He can drop it on a toy train or wind up toy, and the train will start running and the toy will start moving. Al's girl Rose is at his house and opens the door when Al's rival arrives. The big lug is there to whisk her away and marry her. Stupid Al gives the rival a drink of the formula, causing the rival to spit fire. Al then spills all of the remaining formula, ruining the Professor's hope of fame and fortune.
- Who directed The Helpless Helper?
- The Helpless Helper was directed by Joseph R. Richmond.
- Who stars in The Helpless Helper?
- The Helpless Helper stars Al Joy, Jack Hopkins, Mack Fluker, Rose May.
- How long is The Helpless Helper?
- The Helpless Helper has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is The Helpless Helper?
- The Helpless Helper is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Helpless Helper produced?
- The Helpless Helper was produced in United States of America.