Laugh and Get Rich (1931)
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This Depression-era comedy takes place in the boarding house run by the indomitable Sarah Austin (Edna May Oliver). Sarah's indigent husband Joe (Hugh Herbert), spends most of his time cooking up pie-in-the-sky get-rich-quick schemes, few of which come to fruition. In time-honored "domestic… More This Depression-era comedy takes place in the boarding house run by the indomitable Sarah Austin (Edna May Oliver). Sarah's indigent husband Joe (Hugh Herbert), spends most of his time cooking up pie-in-the-sky get-rich-quick schemes, few of which come to fruition. In time-honored "domestic comedy" tradition, one of Joe's wacky inventions is purchased by a major manufacturer, saving the household from bankruptcy. Meanwhile, Sarah and Joe's daughter Alice (Dorothy Lee) experiences an endless series of romantic travails. Director Gregory LaCava reportedly allowed the actors to improvise much of their dialogue during rehearsals; even so, the fine comedic hand of veteran scenarist Ralph Spence is evident throughout the film. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Gregory La Cava
- Genres
- Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 27, 1931 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Any pic that has character actress Edna May Oliver in a leading role will most likely get my approval, no matter what.
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Cast
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Hugh Herbert
as Joe Austin
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Edna May Oliver
as Sarah Austin
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Dorothy Lee
as Alice Austin
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Robert Emmett Keane
as Phelps
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John Harron
as Hepburn
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Charles Sellon
as Biddle
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George Davis
as Vincentini
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Maude Fealy
as Miss Teasdale
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Russell Gleason
as Larry
- Lita Chevret
- Louise Mackintosh
