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One of the Smiths (1931)

1931-05-23 · 28m · EN
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Charley, representing a manufacturer of musical instruments, is sent to investigate why certain mail orders have not been settled. Charley, carrying multiple bulky instruments, boards a train and gives the conductor, the porter, and the passengers a terrible night as he tries to settle into his upper berth. Arriving at his rural destination of Beaver Dam, Charley masquerades as a hillbilly to track down the missing instruments. At the barn dance, he sings "Handsome Jim."

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Charley ChaseCharley ChaseCharley Chase / Zeb Smith Jr.James FinlaysonJames FinlaysonWine Brewer (uncredited)Louise CarverLouise CarverTrain Passenger (uncredited)Max DavidsonMax DavidsonCharlie HallCharlie HallDancer (uncredited)

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference347872Actor preference191861 · 206394 · 323479Country preferenceUs

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What is One of the Smiths about?

Charley, representing a manufacturer of musical instruments, is sent to investigate why certain mail orders have not been settled. Charley, carrying multiple bulky instruments, boards a train and gives the conductor, the porter, and the passengers a terrible night as he tries to settle into his upper berth. Arriving at his rural destination of Beaver Dam, Charley masquerades as a hillbilly to track down the missing instruments. At the barn dance, he sings "Handsome Jim."

How long is One of the Smiths?

One of the Smiths has a runtime of 28 minutes.