Only Saps Work
"You Just Know It's Funny!"
Originally released in 1930. Only Saps Work is a comedy/crime film. directed by Cyril Gardner. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leon Errol, Richard Arlen, and Mary Brian
Synopsis
Rubber-legged comedian Leon Errol made his talkie starring bow in Paramount's Only Saps Work. Based on a play by Owen Davis Sr., the film casts Errol as James Wilson, a kleptomaniac who starts with picking pockets and ends up robbing a bank. Wilson's friend Lawrence Payne (Richard Arlen) inadvertently aids our hero during one of his heists, ending up in deep doo-doo with the law. Before Wilson is able to extricate Payne from his dilemma for the sake of heroine Barbara Tanner (Mary Brian), he pauses long enough to pose as a private eye -- and even gives bellboy Oscar (Stu Erwin) tips on how to spot a crook! If only all of Leon Errol's feature films had been as consistently hilarious as Only Saps Work.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Leon Errol
as James Wilson
Richard Arlen
as Larry Payne
Mary Brian
as Barbara Tanner
Stuart Erwin
as Oscar
Anderson Lawler
as Horace Baldwin
Charley Grapewin
as Simeon Tanner
Clarence Burton
as Sergeant Burns (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
as Mrs. Partridge (uncredited)
George Chandler
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
G. Pat Collins
as Rafferty (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Paramount Publix Corp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Only Saps Work about?
Rubber-legged comedian Leon Errol made his talkie starring bow in Paramount's Only Saps Work. Based on a play by Owen Davis Sr., the film casts Errol as James Wilson, a kleptomaniac who starts wi...
Who directed Only Saps Work?
Only Saps Work was directed by Cyril Gardner.
How long is Only Saps Work?
Only Saps Work has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Only Saps Work released?
Only Saps Work was released on December 5, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Only Saps Work?
The main cast of Only Saps Work includes Leon Errol, Richard Arlen, Mary Brian, Stuart Erwin, Anderson Lawler.