Nothing Doing
Synopsis
Charley asks for his girlfriend's hand in marriage, but her father, the police chief, angrily refuses to allow her to marry anyone who is not himself a policeman. Charley then decides to join the police force, so that he can win her. But when he applies, he is rejected because he is too small. Charley doesn't give up, and he soon thinks of a way to avoid the size restriction - but simply joining the force is only the first challenge that he has to face.
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July 11, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles R. Bowers, Harold L. Muller
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles R. Bowers, Ted Sears, Harold L. Muller
- Original Title
- Nothing Doing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Bowers Comedy Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles R. Bowers, Harold L. Muller
Charles R. Bowers, Ted Sears, Harold L. Muller
Charles R. Bowers
Department Leadership Roster
Charles R. Bowers
Director
Harold L. Muller
Director
Charles R. Bowers
Producer
Charles R. Bowers
Writer
Ted Sears
Writer
Harold L. Muller
Writer
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What is Nothing Doing about?
Charley asks for his girlfriend's hand in marriage, but her father, the police chief, angrily refuses to allow her to marry anyone who is not himself a policeman. Charley then decides to join the police force, so that he can win her. But when he applies, he is rejected because he is too small. Charley doesn't give up, and he soon thinks of a way to avoid the size restriction - but simply joining the force is only the first challenge that he has to face.
Who directed Nothing Doing?
Nothing Doing was directed by Charles R. Bowers, Harold L. Muller.
Who stars in Nothing Doing?
The principal cast of Nothing Doing includes Charles R. Bowers.
When was Nothing Doing released and how long is it?
Nothing Doing was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 20m.