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Lazybones (1925)

80 min  -  Action | Comedy | Drama  -   6 November 1925 (USA)
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Steve Tuttle, the titular lazybones, takes on the responsibility of raising a fatherless girl, causing a scandal in his small town... See full summary »

Director:

Frank Borzage

Writers:

Owen Davis (based on a play by), Frances Marion (scenario)

Stars:

Madge Bellamy, Buck Jones and Zasu Pitts
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Cast

Cast overview:
Madge Bellamy Madge Bellamy ...
Kit
Buck Jones ...
Steve Tuttle, aka Lazybones (as Charles 'Buck' Jones)
Zasu Pitts ...
Ruth Fanning
Leslie Fenton Leslie Fenton ...
Dick Ritchie
Jane Novak Jane Novak ...
Agnes Fanning
Virginia Marshall Virginia Marshall ...
Kit as a Young Girl
Edythe Chapman Edythe Chapman ...
Mrs. Tuttle
Emily Fitzroy Emily Fitzroy ...
Mrs. Fanning
William Bailey William Bailey ...
Elmer Ballister
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Storyline

Steve Tuttle, the titular lazybones, takes on the responsibility of raising a fatherless girl, causing a scandal in his small town. Many years later, having returned from World War I, he discovers that he loves the grown-up girl. Written by Vadim Rizov <edwartell@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Small Town | Scandal | Flashback | Foster Father | Homecoming  | See more »

Taglines:

OWEN DAVIS' NEW YORK STAGE SUCCESS OF A LOVABLE IDLER'S TRIUMPHS! (original poster -all caps)

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Drama | Romance | War

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Country:

USA

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Also Known As:

Der Faulpelz See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The play "Lazybones" ran for 79 weeks in 1924 at NYC's Vanderbilt Theater. The 1925 film (based on the play) listed here did not. See more »

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Featured in Murnau, Borzage and Fox (2008) See more »