The Panic Is On
1931
Comedy
Charley's in love with the daughter of a financier who wants her to insist that Chas have a pile of cash before she marries him. But, the Depression is everywhere: Charley's behind on his rent and nearly everyone he meets is down on their luck. After reading a "how to" book on the power of a forceful will, Charley applies the lessons with mixed results, but he does land a job that includes delivering a shake-down letter to his girlfriend's father. Is the naïve Charley going to end up in jail?
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Charley Chase | Charley Chase |
| Virginia Whiting | Miss Morgan |
| Harry Bernard | Cop with Tootchache (uncredited) |
| Baldwin Cooke | Mr. Cooke (uncredited) |
| Billy Gilbert | Smith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited) |
| Charlie Hall | Man on the Street (uncredited) |
| Jerry Mandy | Charley's Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Margaret Mann | Mrs. Mann, Landlady (uncredited) |
| Howard Truesdale | James Morgan (uncredited) |
| Leo Willis | Hold-Up Man (uncredited) |
Crew
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Producer | Hal Roach |
| Director | James Parrott |