Why Pay Rent?
Originally released in 1935. Why Pay Rent? is a comedy film. directed by Lloyd French. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roscoe Ates, Shemp Howard, and Billie Leonard
Synopsis
Elmer fixes up a room for his just-married, freeloading brother-in-law and wife. When the newlyweds show up, Henry brings a surprise in the form of stepson Junior. The apartment is now too small, so Henry decides that they'll buy a lot and build a do-it-yourself home, a disaster in the making when Junior switches the house's part numbers. It doesn't help matters that Elmer, Henry and the wives are all incompetent.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Vitaphone Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why Pay Rent? about?
Elmer fixes up a room for his just-married, freeloading brother-in-law and wife. When the newlyweds show up, Henry brings a surprise in the form of stepson Junior. The apartment is now too small, s...
Who directed Why Pay Rent??
Why Pay Rent? was directed by Lloyd French.
How long is Why Pay Rent??
Why Pay Rent? has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Why Pay Rent? released?
Why Pay Rent? was released on May 4, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Why Pay Rent??
The main cast of Why Pay Rent? includes Roscoe Ates, Shemp Howard, Billie Leonard, Ethel Sykes, Roy Le May.