The Memory Expert
(1935)
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The Memory Expert
(1935)
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Mary Brian | ... | |
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Kathleen Howard | ... |
Leona Wolfinger
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Grady Sutton | ... |
Claude Neselrode
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Vera Lewis | ... |
Mrs. Cordelia Neselrode
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Lucien Littlefield | ... |
Mr. Peabody
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Oscar Apfel | ... |
President Malloy
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Lew Kelly | ... |
Adolph Berg
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Tammany Young | ... |
'Willie' the Weasel
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'Legs' Garnett
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Edward Gargan | ... |
Patrolman No.1
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James Burke | ... |
Patrolman No.2
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Carlotta Monti | ... |
Ambrose's Secretary
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Ambrose Wolfinger wants the afternoon off (his first in twenty-five years) to go to a wrestling match. He tells his boss that he must attend his mother-in-law's funeral. The afternoon is no joy. He tries to please a policeman, assist a chauffeur, chase a tire, and ends up getting hit by the body of a wrestler thrown from the ring. A series of mishaps leads his boss to send floral tributes to the house and notify the papers of the death (due to poisoned liquor). His shrewish wife, judgmental mother-in-law, and good-for-nothing brother-in-law add to his burdens. In the end he enjoys their fawning loyalty, a raise in pay, and his first vacation. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
Without a doubt a comedy classic. The last and only time I saw it was over twenty years ago and the laughs still stay with me. Does anyone know of any way to get this movie on video? Will it ever be available? What's the reason for the holdup???
UPDATE: May 2007 -- Great news -- this gem is now available on DVD. It is as funny now as when I saw it decades ago. I don't remember it being so short -- it is only 65 minutes -- but those are hilarious minutes. WC Fields is a genius! The entire cast is perfect. The interaction with his family is just terrific. I especially like the scenes with Fields and the woman playing his daughter -- they were very touching. This is a MUST SEE film!