Caught Short
"Take a tip in the Happiness Market and win a Million in Laughs!"
Originally released in 1930. Caught Short is a comedy film. directed by Charles Reisner. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, and Anita Page
Synopsis
Landladies Polly Smith and Marie Jones, who operate boardinghouses on the same side of the street, are afflicted with numerous petty envies and jealousies but nevertheless are the best of friends. Polly invests in the stock market and begins to reap rewards, but she is unable to persuade Marie to use her life's savings to buy shares of American Cheese or Brazilian Bananas. Meanwhile, Marie's daughter, Genevieve, and Polly's son, William, just back from college, fall in love; but an argument between the ladies breaks up the romance; and smarting under Polly's patronizing manner, Marie plunges into the market herself and with the winnings is able to stage a society splurge at a fashionable resort.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cosmopolitan Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caught Short about?
Landladies Polly Smith and Marie Jones, who operate boardinghouses on the same side of the street, are afflicted with numerous petty envies and jealousies but nevertheless are the best of friends. ...
Who directed Caught Short?
Caught Short was directed by Charles Reisner.
How long is Caught Short?
Caught Short has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Caught Short released?
Caught Short was released on May 10, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Caught Short?
The main cast of Caught Short includes Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, Anita Page, Charles Morton, Thomas Conlin.