The Panic Is On (1931)

3.7/10 • 20 min • Comedy

Overview

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?

Cast

Charley Chase

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)

Howard Truesdale

James Morgan (uncredited)

Leo Willis

Hold-Up Man (uncredited)

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