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The Panic Is On

Aug 14, 1931 · 20m
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Comedy

PLOT

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?

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CAST

Charley Chase
Charley Chase
Virginia Whiting
Miss Morgan
Harry Bernard
Cop with Tootchache (uncredited)
Baldwin Cooke
Mr. Cooke (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert
Smith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
Man on the Street (uncredited)
Jerry Mandy
Charley's Neighbor (uncredited)
Margaret Mann
Mrs. Mann, Landlady (uncredited)
Directed by James Parrott

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
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Production
Hal Roach Studios
Country
US
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