The Callahans and the Murphys (1927)

Director:

George W. Hill

Writers:

Frances Marion, Kathleen Norris (book),

Stars:

Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, Sally O'Neil

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Marie Dressler	...	Mrs. Callahan
Polly Moran	...	Mrs. Murphy
Sally O'Neil	...	Ellen Callahan
Lawrence Gray	...	Dan Murphy
Eddie Gribbon	...	Jim Callahan
Frank Currier	...	Grandpa Callahan
Gertrude Olmstead	...	Monica Murphy
Turner Savage	...	Timmy Callahan
Jackie Combs	...	Terrance Callahan
Anne Shirley	...	Mary Callahan (as Dawn O'Day)
Monty O'Grady	...	Michael Callahan
Tom Lewis	...	Mr. Murphy

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

based on book | character name in title

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

18 June 1927 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When this film was going into production Marie Dressler was out of work and considering taking a job as a housekeeper. According to Dressler's autobiography, the night the her friend Francis Marion called and offered it to her, she was considering committing suicide.

User Reviews

A "LOST" film.

Marie Dressler and Polly Moran teamed for a number of very funny early talkie comedies. This was their first pairing - in a silent film - which is unfortunately lost. No negative or positive film elements are known to have survived.