''Fools for Luck'' is a 1928 American
silent comedy film
A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...
directed by
Charles Reisner
Charles Francis Reisner (March 14, 1887 – September 24, 1962) was an American film director and actor of the 1920s and 1930s.
The German-American directed over 60 films between 1920 and 1950 and acted in over 20 films between 1916 and 1 ...
and written by Harry Fried,
George Marion Jr.,
Sam Mintz
Sam Mintz ( be, Сэм Мінц; July 12, 1897 – September 13, 1957) was an American screenwriter from Russia during the Russian Empire period, who was nominated in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay at the 4th Academy Awards. He was nomi ...
, and
J. Walter Ruben
Jacob Walter Ruben (August 14, 1899 – September 4, 1942) was an American screenwriter, film director and producer. He wrote for more than 30 films between 1926 and 1942. He also directed 19 films between 1931 and 1940. His great-grandson i ...
. The film stars
W.C. Fields
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* Water closet or flush toilet
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,
Chester Conklin
Chester Cooper Conklin (January 11, 1886 – October 11, 1971) was an early American film comedian who started at Keystone Studios as one of Mack Sennett’s Keystone Cops, often paired with Mack Swain. He appeared in a series of films with ...
,
Sally Blane
Sally Blane (born Elizabeth Jane Young; July 11, 1910 – August 27, 1997) was an American actress who appeared in over 100 movies.
Early life
Blane was born in Salida, Colorado. She was the sister of actresses Polly Ann Young and Loretta Young ...
,
Jack Luden
Jacob Benson Luden (February 8, 1902 – February 15, 1951) was an American film actor.
Early life
The son of Jacob and Anna Luden, he grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania. His uncle was confectioner William H. Luden, who developed the menthol coug ...
,
Mary Alden
Mary Maguire Alden (June 18, 1883 – July 2, 1946) was an American motion picture and stage actress. She was one of the first Broadway actresses to work in Hollywood.
Life
Alden was born in New York City on June 18, 1883. She performed on Br ...
,
Arthur Housman
Arthur Housman (October 10, 1889 – April 8, 1942) was an American actor in films during both the silent film era and the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Career
Arthur Housman was one of the first screen comedians known to the public by name, and on ...
, and
Robert Dudley. The film was released on June 11, 1928, by
Paramount Pictures
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.
A previous Essanay version starred actor
Taylor Holmes
Taylor Holmes (May 16, 1878 – September 30, 1959) was an American actor who appeared in over 100 Broadway plays in his five-decade career. However, he is probably best remembered for his screen performances, which he began in silent films in ...
in 1917.
Cast
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W.C. Fields
WC or wc may refer to:
* Water closet or flush toilet
Arts and entertainment
* ''W.C.'' (film), an Irish feature film
* WC (band), a Polish punk rock band
* WC (rapper), a rapper from Los Angeles, California
* Westside Connection, former hi ...
as Richard Whitehead
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Chester Conklin
Chester Cooper Conklin (January 11, 1886 – October 11, 1971) was an early American film comedian who started at Keystone Studios as one of Mack Sennett’s Keystone Cops, often paired with Mack Swain. He appeared in a series of films with ...
as Samuel Hunter
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Sally Blane
Sally Blane (born Elizabeth Jane Young; July 11, 1910 – August 27, 1997) was an American actress who appeared in over 100 movies.
Early life
Blane was born in Salida, Colorado. She was the sister of actresses Polly Ann Young and Loretta Young ...
as Louise Hunter
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Jack Luden
Jacob Benson Luden (February 8, 1902 – February 15, 1951) was an American film actor.
Early life
The son of Jacob and Anna Luden, he grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania. His uncle was confectioner William H. Luden, who developed the menthol coug ...
as Ray Caldwell
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Mary Alden
Mary Maguire Alden (June 18, 1883 – July 2, 1946) was an American motion picture and stage actress. She was one of the first Broadway actresses to work in Hollywood.
Life
Alden was born in New York City on June 18, 1883. She performed on Br ...
as Mrs. Hunter
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Arthur Housman
Arthur Housman (October 10, 1889 – April 8, 1942) was an American actor in films during both the silent film era and the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Career
Arthur Housman was one of the first screen comedians known to the public by name, and on ...
as Charles Grogan
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Robert Dudley as Jim Simpson
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Martha Mattox
Martha Mattox (June 19, 1879 – May 2, 1933) was an American silent film actress most notable for her role of Mammy Pleasant in the 1927 film '' The Cat and the Canary''. She also played a role in ''Torrent'' (1926). She died from a heart ...
as Mrs. Simpson
References
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1928 films
1920s English-language films
Silent American comedy films
1928 comedy films
Paramount Pictures films
Films directed by Charles Reisner
American black-and-white films
American silent feature films
1920s American films
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