The Brown Derby
Originally released in 1926. The Brown Derby is a comedy film. directed by Charles Hines. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Hines, Diana Kane, and Ruth Dwyer
Synopsis
Tommy Burke, a good-natured young plumber who refers to his monkey wrench as his pipe organ, is unaware of his inferiority complex. One day he learns that an eccentric uncle has died, leaving him a brown derby said to bring good luck to its wearer. Meanwhile Edith Worthing and her Aunt Anna are expecting Edith's wealthy uncle, Adolph Plummer, from Australia. On a call to their house, Tommy is mistaken for the uncle, being announced as "a plumber," and soon a mutual romance develops with Edith. They are wedded by mistake when serving as witnesses to marriage by elopement. Farrell, a rival for Edith, learns of Tommy's deception and persuades Edith to elope with him; but Tommy follows in hot pursuit, in his pajamas and derby. At the last minute, a message arrives telling Edith that she and Tommy are already married.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- C.C. Burr Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brown Derby about?
Tommy Burke, a good-natured young plumber who refers to his monkey wrench as his pipe organ, is unaware of his inferiority complex. One day he learns that an eccentric uncle has died, leaving him a...
Who directed The Brown Derby?
The Brown Derby was directed by Charles Hines.
How long is The Brown Derby?
The Brown Derby has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Brown Derby released?
The Brown Derby was released on July 4, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Brown Derby?
The main cast of The Brown Derby includes Johnny Hines, Diana Kane, Ruth Dwyer, Flora Finch, Edmund Breese.