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The Wright Idea

"Girls, Giggles and Gags! Love Larks and Laughs! With Johnny's inimitable pep just oozing right out of the screen into your heart!"

August 5, 1928 1h 10m

Originally released in 1928. The Wright Idea is a comedy film. directed by Charles Hines. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Johnny Hines, Louise Lorraine, and Edmund Breese

Synopsis

A chipper young inventor seems to have a stroke of good luck when an eccentric millionaire gives him a yacht as a gift… but the “millionaire” is really an escapee from an asylum and the yacht is being used to smuggle illicit spirits by a gang of bootleggers. Can’t win ‘em all…

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 5, 1928 97 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • C.C. Burr Productions Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wright Idea about?

A chipper young inventor seems to have a stroke of good luck when an eccentric millionaire gives him a yacht as a gift… but the “millionaire” is really an escapee from an asylum and the yacht...

Who directed The Wright Idea?

The Wright Idea was directed by Charles Hines.

How long is The Wright Idea?

The Wright Idea has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was The Wright Idea released?

The Wright Idea was released on August 5, 1928 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Wright Idea?

The main cast of The Wright Idea includes Johnny Hines, Louise Lorraine, Edmund Breese, Fred Kelsey, Henry A. Barrows.