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The Panic Is On
The Panic Is On
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  2. The Panic Is On

The Panic Is On

1931
20m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1931

Runtime

20m

Storyline

Charley's in love with the daughter of a financier who wants her to insist that Chas have a pile of cash before she marries him. But, the Depression is everywhere: Charley's behind on his rent and nearly everyone he meets is down on their luck. After reading a "how to" book on the power of a forceful will, Charley applies the lessons with mixed results, but he does land a job that includes delivering a shake-down letter to his girlfriend's father. Is the naïve Charley going to end up in jail?

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
20m
Aug 14, 1931
Languages
English
Director
James Parrott
James Parrott
Production
Hal Roach Studios
Hal Roach Studios
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Charley Chase

Charley Chase

Charley Chase

Virginia Whiting

Miss Morgan

Harry Bernard

Harry Bernard

Cop with Tootchache (uncredited)

Baldwin Cooke

Baldwin Cooke

Mr. Cooke (uncredited)

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

Smith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)

Charlie Hall

Charlie Hall

Man on the Street (uncredited)

Jerry Mandy

Jerry Mandy

Charley's Neighbor (uncredited)

Margaret Mann

Margaret Mann

Mrs. Mann, Landlady (uncredited)

Howard Truesdale

Howard Truesdale

James Morgan (uncredited)

Leo Willis

Leo Willis

Hold-Up Man (uncredited)

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