Silk Hat Kid (1935)

Eddie Howard, a fast-thinking, two-fisted bodyguard, is hired by nightclub-owner Tim Martin to protect him from chiseling gangsters operating an extortion-racket. But Eddie meets and falls ... See full summary »

Director:

H. Bruce Humberstone

Writers:

Gerald Beaumont (story), Edward Eliscu (screenplay),

Stars:

Lew Ayres, Mae Clarke, Paul Kelly

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lew Ayres	...	Eddie Howard
Mae Clarke	...	Laura Grant
Paul Kelly	...	Tim Martin
Ralf Harolde	...	Lefty Phillips
William Harrigan	...	Brother Joe Campbell
Billy Lee	...	Tommy
John Qualen	...	Mr. Fossbender
Warren Hymer	...	Misty
Vince Barnett	...	Mr. Rabinowitz

Storyline

Eddie Howard, a fast-thinking, two-fisted bodyguard, is hired by nightclub-owner Tim Martin to protect him from chiseling gangsters operating an extortion-racket. But Eddie meets and falls in love with Laura Grant, Tim's sweetheart, and complications quickly arise.

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Plot Keywords:

bodyguard | sweetheart | mother son relationship | school | nightclub | 

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Taglines:

HE WAS A TOUGH GUY...'till he fell in love! (original poster)

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 July 1935 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Lord's Referee

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

68 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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