SMITHY.

Duration: 13

Year Published: 1924

Creator: Pathe Exchange Inc.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: silent

Credits: Jeske, George, 1891-1951.; Roach, Hal, 1892-1992.; Walker, H. M., 1878-1937.; Laurel, Stan.; Finlayson, James, 1887-1953.; Gillespie, William.; Tryon, Glenn, 1899-1970.; Ackroyd, Jack.; Baker, E. C. R. (Eddie C. R.); Hal Roach Studios.; Signet Films.

Description: Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.; Stan Laurel, James Finlayson, William Gillespie, Glenn Tryon, Jack Ackroyd, Eddie Baker.; "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 among 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"--Internet Movie Database.; PFA 1604-01-11648. D0365; Silent with English intertitles.; Blackhawk re-issue with added prologue of film originally released in 1924.; PFA 1604-01-11648. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2003/9/ 29 good condition CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: March 29, 2006 same.

Complete Record: SMITHY. © 1924. Pathe Exchange, Inc. (Hal E. Roach, author); title, descr. & 38 prints, 9Jan24; LU19810.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE