
Crazy to Act
1927-05-15 · 25 min · ★ 6.7
Millionaire film producer Gordon Bagley wants to marry Ethel St. John, the leading lady in his latest film. Ethel is in love with Arthur Young, the hero of Bagley's lastest movie. Work on the film starts, and at the preview screening is shown to be disasterous. Ethel then goes away with Arthur, while Gordon runs on a rotating movie set.
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- Earle Rodney
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Matty KempArthur Young
Mildred JuneEthel St. John
Oliver HardyGordon Bagley
Sunshine HartMrs. St. John
Jack CooperScreen Villain
Thelma HillThe Director's Wife
Dave MorrisThe Director
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