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To impress a wealthy young woman, a clerk pretends he is a pro-golfer.To impress a wealthy young woman, a clerk pretends he is a pro-golfer.To impress a wealthy young woman, a clerk pretends he is a pro-golfer.
William A. Boardway
- Golf Game Spectator
- (uncredited)
Helen Brent
- Undetermined Secondary Role
- (uncredited)
Edward Brophy
- Golf Game Spectator
- (uncredited)
Joseph Harrington
- Desk Clerk
- (uncredited)
Jack Raymond
- Johnson's Caddy
- (uncredited)
Ellinor Vanderveer
- Country Club Lobby Guest
- (uncredited)
Florence Wix
- Mrs. Waters
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis was the first time Joan Crawford and William Haines had starring roles opposite one another, and their chemistry both on and off screen was immediately obvious. They would remain lifelong friends and, when M-G-M canceled Haines' contract after his arrest on a "morals charge", Crawford played a major role in setting him up in a successful second career as an interior decorator, partnered with his lifelong male lover.
- Quotes
Mr. Waters: Sufferin' niblicks! A hole in one!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Women He's Undressed (2015)
Featured review
Nice silent
I wouldn't be lying if I told you that you shouldn't bother with a large amount of Joan Crawford's silent pictures. They're not //bad//, they're just unremarkable. Although it's a bit of a welcome shock to see her so young, especially if you're used to the Joan of the 1950s and 1960s. Even without sound, her eagerness and charm that she had in every role in this era shine though, and she's darn fun to watch! The story is better than usual, for a silent comedy (not dissing silent comedy).
William Haines is a poor guy who yearns to rise above his station. One day, when he is supposed to be working, he discovers that he can play golf, and his boss, who is nuts about golf but not exactly very good, urges him to spend his time at a swanky country club. While there, he is seen by the rich, and he beats the best golfer in the club, leading people to believe that he's very good. (He is very good). He also meets and tries to woo a rich socialite (Joan Crawford), with slapstick results. Seems like every comedy in the silent era had a large amount of slapstick, but I don't mind. Some of the intertitles are also quite funny (every time Haines flirts with Crawford, for example).
Haines and Crawford have good chemistry- they were friends in real life, and even though Haines was homosexual, he and Crawford make a believable couple. The sets are nice, and Crawford has a couple of pretty gowns that she wears. The story may be slight, and it's not exactly the funniest comedy any of these actors ever appeared in. This film was made before Joan Crawford became THE Joan Crawford, and so she hadn't been shuffled into any formula yet.
Haines and Crawford made another silent comedy called West Point, but haven't heard good reviews for that one, so might skip it. Sure, it's not amazing, but it's a fun watch.
If you like the two stars, check this one out right away.
Liked this? Try The Unknown (1927) or Our Dancing Daughters (1928) for better Crawford silents. Must find more William Haines flicks, he is an engaging screen presence and I think I like him. ๐
William Haines is a poor guy who yearns to rise above his station. One day, when he is supposed to be working, he discovers that he can play golf, and his boss, who is nuts about golf but not exactly very good, urges him to spend his time at a swanky country club. While there, he is seen by the rich, and he beats the best golfer in the club, leading people to believe that he's very good. (He is very good). He also meets and tries to woo a rich socialite (Joan Crawford), with slapstick results. Seems like every comedy in the silent era had a large amount of slapstick, but I don't mind. Some of the intertitles are also quite funny (every time Haines flirts with Crawford, for example).
Haines and Crawford have good chemistry- they were friends in real life, and even though Haines was homosexual, he and Crawford make a believable couple. The sets are nice, and Crawford has a couple of pretty gowns that she wears. The story may be slight, and it's not exactly the funniest comedy any of these actors ever appeared in. This film was made before Joan Crawford became THE Joan Crawford, and so she hadn't been shuffled into any formula yet.
Haines and Crawford made another silent comedy called West Point, but haven't heard good reviews for that one, so might skip it. Sure, it's not amazing, but it's a fun watch.
If you like the two stars, check this one out right away.
Liked this? Try The Unknown (1927) or Our Dancing Daughters (1928) for better Crawford silents. Must find more William Haines flicks, he is an engaging screen presence and I think I like him. ๐
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- xan-the-crawford-fan
- Sep 13, 2021
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- Fiebre de primavera
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- Gross US & Canada
- $405,000
- Runtime1 hour 18 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
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