You'd Be Surprised
Originally released in 1926. You'd Be Surprised is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Arthur Rosson. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Raymond Griffith, Edward Martindel, and Earle Williams
Synopsis
A diamond is stolen at a houseboat party given by the district attorney. He gives the thief a chance to return it by putting an empty box on a table and turning out the lights. When the lights are turned back on the box is gone, and the district attorney has a knife in his back and is quite dead. The police and the coroner arrive. There are several attempts made on the life of the coroner. Ruth Whitman is found hiding in a grandfather-clock, holding the gem box. She claims the box was pushed into her hands and she was pushed into the clock. The district attorney's butler/valet tells the coroner he saw who killed his employer and a few minutes later he is also murdered. The mystery deepens.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Raymond Griffith
as Mr. Green
Edward Martindel
as Mr. White
Earle Williams
as Mr. Black
Tom McGuire
as Inspector Brown
Dorothy Sebastian
as Dorothy
Granville Redmond
as Grey – a Valet
Richard Arlen
as Reporter (uncredited)
Monte Collins Sr.
as Milkman "Juror" (uncredited)
Roscoe Karns
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Isabelle Keith
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is You'd Be Surprised about?
A diamond is stolen at a houseboat party given by the district attorney. He gives the thief a chance to return it by putting an empty box on a table and turning out the lights. When the lights are ...
Who directed You'd Be Surprised?
You'd Be Surprised was directed by Arthur Rosson.
How long is You'd Be Surprised?
You'd Be Surprised has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was You'd Be Surprised released?
You'd Be Surprised was released on September 24, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in You'd Be Surprised?
The main cast of You'd Be Surprised includes Raymond Griffith, Edward Martindel, Earle Williams, Tom McGuire, Dorothy Sebastian.