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Three of a Kind

  • 19361936
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 8m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
119
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Chick Chandler and Evalyn Knapp in Three of a Kind (1936)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
Barbara "Babs" Penfield is trying to convince her father, laundry-magnate F. Thorndyke Penfield, to invest money in a proposition from her sweetheart Rodney Randall. Her father refuses as he... Read allBarbara "Babs" Penfield is trying to convince her father, laundry-magnate F. Thorndyke Penfield, to invest money in a proposition from her sweetheart Rodney Randall. Her father refuses as he knows Randall is a fortune hunter, as did any 30's audience once Bradley Page appeared on... Read allBarbara "Babs" Penfield is trying to convince her father, laundry-magnate F. Thorndyke Penfield, to invest money in a proposition from her sweetheart Rodney Randall. Her father refuses as he knows Randall is a fortune hunter, as did any 30's audience once Bradley Page appeared on the scene. While Penfield hurries out to award the Penfield Prize for Service at his laun... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
119
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  • Director
    • Phil Rosen
  • Writer
    • Arthur T. Horman(original story)
  • Stars
    • Evalyn Knapp
    • Chick Chandler
    • Berton Churchill
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  • Director
    • Phil Rosen
  • Writer
    • Arthur T. Horman(original story)
  • Stars
    • Evalyn Knapp
    • Chick Chandler
    • Berton Churchill
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    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Evalyn Knapp
    Evalyn Knapp
    • Barbara Penfield
    Chick Chandler
    Chick Chandler
    • Jerry Bassett
    Berton Churchill
    Berton Churchill
    • 'Con' Cornelius
    Richard Carle
    Richard Carle
    • F. Thorndyke Penfield
    Bradley Page
    Bradley Page
    • Rodney Randall
    Patricia Farr
    Patricia Farr
    • Prudence Cornelius
    Lew Kelly
    • Police Sgt. Cogarty
    Pat West
    • Beef Smith
    Bryant Washburn
    Bryant Washburn
    • Mr. Grimwood
    Harry C. Bradley
    Harry C. Bradley
    • Mr. Fash
    • (as Harry Bradley)
    John Dilson
    John Dilson
    • Doc Adams
    Billy Gilbert
    Billy Gilbert
    • The Tailor
    Jack Gardner
    • Hotel Desk Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Lind Hayes
    Peter Lind Hayes
    • Bellhop
    • (uncredited)
    Charles McAvoy
    • First Police Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Robert McKenzie
    Robert McKenzie
    • Justice of the Peace
    • (uncredited)
    Buddy Messinger
    • Bellhop
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Shutta
    • Automobile Mechanic
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Phil Rosen
    • Writer
      • Arthur T. Horman(original story) (screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      This film's initial USA television broadcast took place in New York City Thursday 17 August 1939 on New York City's newly launched experimental television station W2XBS, which would not reach commercial status as WNBT (Channel 1) until almost 2 years later on 29 June 1941. This was the third chapter in this little film's already checkered history. It was produced by Chesterfield in 1936, which went out of business before the end of that year and its release was taken up by Grand National, who declared bankruptcy in 1939. Sic transit gloria mundi.
    • Quotes

      'Con' Cornelius: But now I'm a respectable upright pedestrian on the straight and narrow path.

      Police Sgt. Cogarty: Sure you are. And I'm Little Lord Fauntleroy.

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    Top review
    8/10
    Unassuming comedy features nutty cast and clever plot
    Chick Chandler wins an award from his employer and is given a choice —$1000 cash or 11 shares in the company. To the chagrin of his employer, Mr. Penfield himself of Penfield Peerless Laundry, Chandler takes the money and runs.

    Old Mr. Penfield is already upset with daughter Evalyn Knapp—despite his forbidding it, she has informed him that she is planning to marry shady Bradley Page (who is, in fact, a con man after Penfield's money).

    Chandler and Knapp inevitably meet up in one of those cute situations—she thinks he's rich and he thinks she's broke, when in fact it's just the other way around.

    Appearances can be deceiving in this charming B picture that features a neat little plot and a great cast of character actors.

    Richard Carle is blustery and eccentric as Mr. Penfield, the laundry king. Burton Churchill is hilarious as another fast talking schemer who rolls onto the scene looking for some dishonest winnings. Knapp and Chandler are bright and attractive as the two leads.

    So it's a little slow at times—it is definitely a cheapie. But what a fun plot! Enthusiastic performances all around and some clever dialog really make this one a lot of fun.
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    • Release date
      • May 20, 1936 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mistaken Identity
    • Production company
      • Invincible Pictures Corp.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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