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Payment Through the Nose (1922): cast, story & where to watch

1922 · Film

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Released in 1922, Payment Through the Nose is a drama film directed by Harry A. Pollard, running about 20 minutes.

What it’s about. "The Leather Pushers" were a charming series of comedies based upon the story of a prize-fighter from the Colliers articles by H.C. Witwer. Each episode was self-contained and complete in itself. Formerly wealthy Kane Halliday ( Reginald Denny), fighting as the elegant "Masked Mystery", pays more attention to his flirtation with a chorus girl, Estelle, than his boxing career - frustrating his manager at every turn. Estelle, not realizing her new beau is is actually a prize fighter, is under the mistaken impression that he's a rich playboy, a belief that Halliday does nothing to correct. The manager sets out enlighten her in spectacular fashion!This entry from the series includes some terrific night scenes of New York's Times Square as it appeared in 1922. Titles from other Universal productions are prominently displayed on the theater marquees!

Who’s in it. Payment Through the Nose stars Reginald Denny as Kane Halliday/Kid Roberts, Hayden Stevenson as Joe Murphy, Doreen Banks as Estelle Van Horne and Charles Ascot as Tin Ear Fagin, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Payment Through the Nose page.

If you liked it. Fans of Payment Through the Nose tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Payment Through the Nose (1922)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Payment Through the Nose change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Payment Through the Nose?
Payment Through the Nose stars Reginald Denny, Hayden Stevenson, Doreen Banks, Charles Ascot and Frank Hagney.
When was Payment Through the Nose released?
Payment Through the Nose was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.