Humor Risk
Originally released in 1921. Humor Risk is a comedy film. directed by Richard Smith. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, and Chico Marx
Synopsis
Harpo played the hero, a detective named Watson who "made his entrance in a high hat, sliding down a coal chute into the basement". Groucho played an "old movie" villain, who "sported a long moustache and was clad in black", while Chico was probably his "chuckling [Italian] henchman". Zeppo portrayed a playboy who was the owner of a nightclub in which most of the action took place, including "a cabaret, [which allowed] the inclusion of a dance number". The final shot showed Groucho "in ball and chain, trudging slowly off into the gloaming". Harpo, in a rare moment of romantic glory, gets the girl in the end. This film is lost.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1921
104 years ago
Runtime
0h 24m
24 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Budget
$6K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000
Production Companies
- Caravel Comedies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Humor Risk about?
Harpo played the hero, a detective named Watson who "made his entrance in a high hat, sliding down a coal chute into the basement". Groucho played an "old movie" villain, who "sported a long mousta...
Who directed Humor Risk?
Humor Risk was directed by Richard Smith.
How long is Humor Risk?
Humor Risk has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was Humor Risk released?
Humor Risk was released on December 1, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Humor Risk?
The main cast of Humor Risk includes Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Jobyna Ralston.