Not one of Johnny Hines's funniest features – in my opinion that would be "Conductor 1492" (1924), closely followed by "The Speed Spook" (also 1924) – but it has its moments and is now available on a very good Grapevine DVD. By and large, the story maintains audience interest even though it re-uses an old-hat premise, namely can the hero double/triple/quadruple his money within a certain time period, when he starts out with only a hundred bucks, etc.? But this movie contrives a bit of extra spice by having our hero start out with absolutely nothing!
The lovely Violet Mersereau (who retired in 1926 at the height of her career) is on hand in a small role as the heroine, while Flora Finch and Polly Moran can be spotted as Charlie Murray's "best girl" and "Dumb Dora", respectively.
The lovely Violet Mersereau (who retired in 1926 at the height of her career) is on hand in a small role as the heroine, while Flora Finch and Polly Moran can be spotted as Charlie Murray's "best girl" and "Dumb Dora", respectively.