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
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Charley Chase as Charley Chase / Zeb Smith Jr. |
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James Finlayson as Wine Brewer (uncredited) |
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Louise Carver as Train Passenger (uncredited) |
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Charlie Hall as Dancer (uncredited) |
| Writing | H.M. Walker | Dialogue |
| Directing | James Parrott | Director |
| Production | Hal Roach | Producer |
| Crew | Art Lloyd | Cinematography |
| Editing | Richard C. Currier | Editor |
| Sound | Elmer Raguse | Sound |
| Camera | E. Truman Joiner | Grip |