Too Many Highballs
Originally released in 1933. Too Many Highballs is a comedy film. directed by Clyde Bruckman. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lloyd Hamilton, Marjorie Beebe, and Tom Dugan
Synopsis
Harold Hobbs doesn't much like that his lazy, sponging and unemployed brother-in-law Claude and his mother-in-law live with him and his wife, Hortense, especially as the in-laws seem to rule the roost ever since they moved in. To get his in-laws out of the house, Harold has regularly left a bottle of booze for Claude to be able to entertain prospective employers. When Harold learns that on all the other occasions the employers have not showed (he assumes there probably were no prospective employers) leaving Claude to consume the booze on his own, he decides to show Claude a lesson by spiking the bottle with castor oil. Complications ensue when Joe, Harold's friend, encourages him to skip work to attend the prize fight. What Joe doesn't tell Harold is that he tells his boss that Harold needs the day off to attend to the sudden death of his brother-in-law.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 1933
93 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lloyd Hamilton
as Harold Hobbs
Marjorie Beebe
as Hortense Hobbs
Tom Dugan
as Claude - Harold's Brother-in-Law
Aggie Herring
as Harold's Mother-in-Law
Bud Jamison
as Arresting Policeman
Tom Dempsey
as 1st Traffic Cop
Ernie Alexander
as Hot Dog Vendor
Joe Bordeaux
as Fight Reporter
Harry Bowen
as 2nd Traffic Cop
Lige Conley
as Ambulance Attendant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Too Many Highballs about?
Harold Hobbs doesn't much like that his lazy, sponging and unemployed brother-in-law Claude and his mother-in-law live with him and his wife, Hortense, especially as the in-laws seem to rule the ro...
Who directed Too Many Highballs?
Too Many Highballs was directed by Clyde Bruckman.
How long is Too Many Highballs?
Too Many Highballs has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Too Many Highballs released?
Too Many Highballs was released on February 10, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Too Many Highballs?
The main cast of Too Many Highballs includes Lloyd Hamilton, Marjorie Beebe, Tom Dugan, Aggie Herring, Bud Jamison.