House-Rent Party
Synopsis
Summaries Shorty's wife throws him out of the house for lying around reading detective thrillers and letting his boss Pigmeat get away with not paying him for the work he does at Pigmeat's barber shop in Harlem. He runs into Pigmeat on the street and asks for the money he's owed, but Pigmeat winds up convincing him that not only does he not owe Shorty any salary, but he actually overpays Shorty $1.25 a week. Later, Shorty reads about a jewel thief on the loose in Harlem and that there's a reward of $1,000 for his capture. He convinces Pigmeat that the two of them can catch this guy, collect the reward and then become famous detectives. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Original Title
- House-Rent Party
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Toddy Pictures Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About House-Rent Party
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What is House-Rent Party about?
Summaries Shorty's wife throws him out of the house for lying around reading detective thrillers and letting his boss Pigmeat get away with not paying him for the work he does at Pigmeat's barber shop in Harlem. He runs into Pigmeat on the street and asks for the money he's owed, but Pigmeat winds up convincing him that not only does he not owe Shorty any salary, but he actually overpays Shorty $1.25 a week. Later, Shorty reads about a jewel thief on the loose in Harlem and that there's a reward of $1,000 for his capture. He convinces Pigmeat that the two of them can catch this guy, collect the reward and then become famous detectives. Complications ensue.
Who directed House-Rent Party?
House-Rent Party was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in House-Rent Party?
The principal cast of House-Rent Party includes Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham, John 'Rastus' Murray, Alfred Cortez, David Bethea, Rudy Toombs.
When was House-Rent Party released and how long is it?
House-Rent Party was released in 1946 with a total runtime of Unknown.