The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
Druggist Elmer Prettywillie is sleeping. A woman rings the night bell only to buy a two-cent stamp. Then garbage collectors waken him. Next it's firemen on a false alarm. And then a real fire.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- A. Edward SutherlandDirector
- Ralph SpenceWriter
Cast
- W.C. FieldsElmer Prettywillie
- Louise BrooksMildred Marshall
- Blanche RingTessie Overholt
- William GaxtonGeorge Parker
- Mary FoySarah Pancoast
- Mickey BennettMickey
- Josephine DunnSociety Bather
- Jack LudenSociety Bather
- Elise CavannaNear-sighted Woman
- George CurrieArtist
- John MertonFireman (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
prohibition eradrugstoresilent filmdruggist