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Success

  • 19311931
  • 17m
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5.7/10
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Elmer proposes to Molly, but she says he needs her fathers permission. He wants Elmer to become a ballplayer, but his eyesight keeps getting him into trouble. Elmer also needs a new pair of ... Read allElmer proposes to Molly, but she says he needs her fathers permission. He wants Elmer to become a ballplayer, but his eyesight keeps getting him into trouble. Elmer also needs a new pair of glasses.Elmer proposes to Molly, but she says he needs her fathers permission. He wants Elmer to become a ballplayer, but his eyesight keeps getting him into trouble. Elmer also needs a new pair of glasses.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Alfred J. Goulding
  • Writer
    • Fred Allen(story)
  • Stars
    • Jack Haley
    • Helen Lynd
    • Phil Silvers
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  • Director
    • Alfred J. Goulding
  • Writer
    • Fred Allen(story)
  • Stars
    • Jack Haley
    • Helen Lynd
    • Phil Silvers
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    • 3User reviews
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    Jack Haley
    Jack Haley
    • Elmeras Elmer
    Helen Lynd
    Helen Lynd
    • Mollyas Molly
    Phil Silvers
    Phil Silvers
    • Antic fellowas Antic fellow
    John Hamilton
    John Hamilton
    • Mr. Kelly - Molly's Fatheras Mr. Kelly - Molly's Father
    • (uncredited)
    Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne
    • Molly's Motheras Molly's Mother
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Alfred J. Goulding
    • Writer
      • Fred Allen(story)
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    • Trivia
      Vitaphone production reels #1257-1258.
    • Soundtracks
      Just a Gigolo
      (Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo) (uncredited)

      Music by Leonello Casucci

      German lyrics by Julius Brammer

      English lyrics by Irving Caesar

      Sung briefly by Jack Haley at the music store and in the apartment

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    7/10
    While the gimmick is a bit overplayed, it is still a pleasant comedy.
    Elmer (Jack Haley) is in love with Molly and wants to marry her. So, he wants to impress her father--a man obsessed with baseball. But he agrees to play in a ballgame when he really shouldn't. His eyes are bad and he really, really needs new glasses and ends up playing the game like a blind man.

    While the not being able to see gimmick is a bit overdone (and hard to believe), the film does work because the writing (aside from that plot device) is good and the characters likable. And, if you do watch, look for Phil Silvers in an early role...one where he STILL has a full head of hair. And, the familiar character actor John Hamilton (Perry White from "The Adventures of Superman") looks unusual with dark hair and not his usual silver hair. Finally, I was surprised that radio (and occasional movie) comedian Fred Allen actually wrote this script!
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    • Release date
      • July 1931 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jack Haley in 'Success'
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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