Special Delivery
"EDDIE AMIDST THE MAILS AND FEMALES"
Originally released in 1927. Special Delivery is a feature film. directed by Roscoe Arbuckle. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eddie Cantor, Jobyna Ralston, and William Powell
Synopsis
The second and last of Eddie Cantor's silent vehicles, Special Delivery casts the wide-eyed comedian as a hapless mailman. While going through his swiftly appointed rounds, Eddie stumbles upon a gang of crooks who are planning a large-scale confidence scam. He exposes the villains and wins the love of heroine Madge (Jobyna Ralston). Though Cantor was a fine physical comic, he didn't truly score in films until the arrival of talkies allowed his fans to hear as well as see him. Special Delivery was directed by "William Goodrich," who in reality was comedian Fatty Arbuckle, hoping to stage a comeback after the sex scandal that destroyed his career.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Eddie Cantor
as Eddie Beagle - the Mail Carrier
Jobyna Ralston
as Madge Warren
William Powell
as Harold Jones
Mabel Julienne Scott
as Mrs. Jones
Jack Dougherty
as Flannigan - the Cop
Donald Keith
as Harrigan - the Fireman
Louis Stern
as John Beagle
Marilyn Cantor Baker
as Little Girl on Street
Marjorie Cantor
as Little Girl on Street
Tiny Doll
as Baby on Eddie's Route
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Special Delivery about?
The second and last of Eddie Cantor's silent vehicles, Special Delivery casts the wide-eyed comedian as a hapless mailman. While going through his swiftly appointed rounds, Eddie stumbles upon a ga...
Who directed Special Delivery?
Special Delivery was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.
How long is Special Delivery?
Special Delivery has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Special Delivery released?
Special Delivery was released on May 6, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Special Delivery?
The main cast of Special Delivery includes Eddie Cantor, Jobyna Ralston, William Powell, Mabel Julienne Scott, Jack Dougherty.