Photos and Videos
Cast
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Smithy
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| James Finlayson | ... |
Sergeant
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| William Gillespie | ... |
The Boss
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Jack Ackroyd | ... |
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| Eddie Baker | ... |
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Sammy Brooks | ... |
Man in Employment Line (uncredited)
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| Billy Engle | ... |
Man in Employment Line (uncredited)
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Jack Gavin | ... |
Foreman (uncredited)
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| Ena Gregory | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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| Charlie Hall | ... |
Worker (uncredited)
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Fred Karno Jr. | ... |
Worker (uncredited)
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Marvin Loback | ... |
Worker (uncredited)
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| George Rowe | ... |
Worker (uncredited)
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| Glenn Tryon | ... |
Mr. Smith (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Jeske | ||
| Hal Roach | ||
Written by
| H.M. Walker | ... | (titles) |
Produced by
| Hal Roach | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Frank Young | ||
Editing by
| Thomas J. Crizer | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| L.E. Dill | ... | assistant director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Pathé Exchange (1924) (United States) (theatrical)
- Ideal Films (1925) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1991) (Finland) (tv)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2004) (World-wide) (VHS)
- Reel Media International (2007) (World-wide)
- Looser Than Loose Publishing (2009) (World-wide) (DVD)
- VL-Musiikki (2011) (Finland) (DVD)
- Palace Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Arts Home Entertainment (artwork and DVD cover design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After being discharged from the 372nd infantry, on account of a bean shortage, smithy seeks employment. He finds employment at a construction site, where he helps to build a house, and soon causes havoc amoungst other workers. The constuction company owner leaves for a week, and tells his secretary to send a letter to Mr. Smith telling him to complete the construction of the house while he (the owner) is away. The letter is accidently sent to Smithy who manages to complete the house. When the owner returns the house is complete, and Smithy is commended until the last support beam is removed... Written by Paul |
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Did You Know?
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Foreman:
Do you know anything about building? Smithy: No. Foreman: Jus' the man we're lookin' for. See more » |