Publicity Madness
“You should have violet in your bath!”
Synopsis
Pete Clark, publicity manager for Henly soap, concocts a promotional contest requiring entrants to fly nonstop from California to Hawaii. Believing such a flight to be impossible, Peter offers $100,000 of the company's money as the prize. However, after aviator Charles Lindbergh crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Pete decides to enter the race himself to collect the prize money and save himself from disgrace. After a series of amusing stunts, Pete is the first to reach Hawaii, thereby winning the admiration of Violet, the boss's daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Bennison, Malcolm Stuart Boylan
- Original Title
- Publicity Madness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Ray
Andrew Bennison, Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Anita Loos
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Ray
Director
Andrew Bennison
Screenplay
Malcolm Stuart Boylan
Screenplay
Anita Loos
Writer
William Fox
Producer
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What is Publicity Madness about?
Pete Clark, publicity manager for Henly soap, concocts a promotional contest requiring entrants to fly nonstop from California to Hawaii. Believing such a flight to be impossible, Peter offers $100,000 of the company's money as the prize. However, after aviator Charles Lindbergh crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Pete decides to enter the race himself to collect the prize money and save himself from disgrace. After a series of amusing stunts, Pete is the first to reach Hawaii, thereby winning the admiration of Violet, the boss's daughter.
Who directed Publicity Madness?
Publicity Madness was directed by Albert Ray.
Who stars in Publicity Madness?
The principal cast of Publicity Madness includes Lois Moran, Edmund Lowe, E.J. Ratcliffe, James Gordon, Arthur Housman.
When was Publicity Madness released and how long is it?
Publicity Madness was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.