A Slight Case of Larceny (1953)

Two army buddies down on their luck open up a gas station and get involved in a price war - in a somewhat underhanded way.

Director:

Don Weis

Writers:

Jerry Davis, James Poe (story)

Stars:

Mickey Rooney, Eddie Bracken, Elaine Stewart

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Mickey Rooney	...	Augustus 'Geechy' Cheevers
Eddie Bracken	...	Frederick Winthrop Clopp
Elaine Stewart	...	Beverly Ambridge
Marilyn Erskine	...	Mrs. Emily Clopp
Douglas Fowley	...	Mr. White, Circle Star Gas Stations
Robert Burton	...	Police Captain
Charles Halton	...	Willard Maibrunn, Magna Gold Oil Co.
Henry Slate	...	Motor Cop
Rudy Lee	...	Tommy Clopp
Mimi Gibson	...	Mary Ellen Clopp

Storyline

Two army buddies down on their luck open up a gas station and get involved in a price war - in a somewhat underhanded way.

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Plot Keywords:

rivalry | rival | gas station | competition

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Taglines:

They'll steal everything but your funny-bone!

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 June 1953 (USA)

Also Known As:

É Melhor Ser Pobre

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

71 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

Buying gas at the Service Station in the 50`s

We were just a teen ager when we first saw this movie in the 50`s. It was very comical as well as having some suspense elements. The plot of the movie was a reality that could happen.Mickey Rooney and Eddie Bracken did a super portrayal as post world army buddies that got into a competitive business pumping gas. This movie was filmed in an era whereas we had first started driving a car and really impressed us.As I recall the entire cast did a great job.We haven`t seen the movie in years and sure would like to see it again. Good wholesome entertainment. I appreciate your web site.

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