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What, No Cigarettes

Jul 13, 1945 · 18m
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Comedy

PLOT

There is movement afoot in Edgar Kennedy's house, where he lives with his wife Florence, and reluctantly with Florence's mother and brother. Without Edgar's consent, Florence, mother and brother have decided that Edgar will temporarily move in with brother, while mother will temporarily move in with Florence, giving mother's room to her visiting brother, Wilbur. Uncle Wilbur, an entrepreneur, promises to set brother up in one of his companies, making Edgar's dream come true of getting brother out of his house. But chain smoking Uncle Wilbur vows to renege on his promise unless Edgar can get him some cigarettes after he himself runs out. Edgar may have some problems as there is a cigarette shortage, every smoker clamoring for what few supplies there are. If Edgar can't get cigarettes, he may have to resort to Plan B, which may not be as easy as he imagines. Regardless, lazy brother may do whatever he can to thwart Edgar's plans if only to remain unemployed and in Edgar's house.

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CAST

Edgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy
Florence Lake
Florence Kennedy
Jimmy Conlin
Uncle Wilbur
Dot Farley
Florence's Mother
Jack Rice
Florence's Brother
Emory Parnell
Man in Line at Drugstore
Jason Robards Sr.
Policeman
Tommy Noonan
Cigarette Vendor
Directed by Hal Yates

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
RKO Radio Pictures
Country
US
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