The read
It runs a compact 20m.
Synopsis
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?
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- James ParrottDirector
Cast
- Charley ChaseCharley Chase
- Virginia WhitingMiss Morgan
- Harry BernardCop with Tootchache (uncredited)
- Baldwin CookeMr. Cooke (uncredited)
- Billy GilbertSmith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)
- Charlie HallMan on the Street (uncredited)
- Jerry MandyCharley's Neighbor (uncredited)
- Margaret MannMrs. Mann, Landlady (uncredited)
- Howard TruesdaleJames Morgan (uncredited)
- Leo WillisHold-Up Man (uncredited)