Skinner's Dress Suit (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1926, Skinner's Dress Suit is a comedy film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 80 minutes. “More Laughs THAN THERE ARE SNOWFLAKES IN A BLIZZARD” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Honey Skinner is proud of her successful husband. When he tells her he's going to ask for a raise, she knows he'll get it. He asks his boss just as their big client announces he's not renewing his contract. He doesn't get the raise, but he's too embarrassed to tell his wife the truth. She starts making plans to spend that extra $10 a week; the first thing is a new dress suit for him and a new outfit for her so they can fit in at a swanky party. They're the hit of the party, and Honey is embraced by the 'smart set.' Meanwhile, business is bad and Skinner loses his job. The tailor is after him for payment on the suit, and Honey is still spending the salary he doesn't have.
Who’s in it. Skinner's Dress Suit stars Reginald Denny as Skinner, Laura La Plante as Mrs. Honey Skinner, Ben Hendricks Jr. as Perkins and E.J. Ratcliffe as McLaughlin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Skinner's Dress Suit has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skinner's Dress Suit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skinner's Dress Suit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skinner's Dress Suit (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Skinner's Dress Suit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Skinner's Dress Suit worth watching?
- Skinner's Dress Suit holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Skinner's Dress Suit?
- Skinner's Dress Suit stars Reginald Denny, Laura La Plante, Ben Hendricks Jr., E.J. Ratcliffe and Arthur Lake.
- When was Skinner's Dress Suit released?
- Skinner's Dress Suit was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.