Caught Short (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, Caught Short is a notable film directed by Charles Reisner.
What it’s about. Landladies Polly Smith and Marie Jones, who operate boardinghouses on the same side of the street, are afflicted with numerous petty envies and jealousies but nevertheless are the best of friends. Polly invests in the stock market and begins to reap rewards, but she is unable to persuade Marie to use her life's savings to buy shares of American Cheese or Brazilian Bananas. Meanwhile, Marie's daughter, Genevieve, and Polly's son, William, just back from college, fall in love; but an argument between the ladies breaks up the romance; and smarting under Polly's patronizing manner, Marie plunges into the market herself and with the winnings is able to stage a society splurge at a fashionable resort.
Who’s in it. Caught Short stars Marie Dressler as Marie Jones, Polly Moran as Polly Smith, Anita Page as Genevieve Jones and Charles Morton as William Smith, among others.
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- Where can I watch Caught Short (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Caught Short change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Caught Short?
- Caught Short stars Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, Anita Page, Charles Morton and Douglas Haig.
- When was Caught Short released?
- Caught Short was released in 1930.