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The Panic Is On

The Panic Is On

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 14, 1931

Runtime

0h 20m

Genres

Comedy

User Score

20%

Original Title

The Panic Is On

Production Companies

Hal Roach Studios

Director

James Parrott

Description

Charley's in love with the daughter of a financier who wants her to insist that Chas have a pile of cash before she marries him. But, the Depression is everywhere: Charley's behind on his rent and nearly everyone he meets is down on their luck. After reading a "how to" book on the power of a forceful will, Charley applies the lessons with mixed results, but he does land a job that includes delivering a shake-down letter to his girlfriend's father. Is the naïve Charley going to end up in jail?