Smile Please
Synopsis
Our hero is the town's photographer and its sheriff. He' in love with a young woman who's also pursued by the older, more devious Dudley Somerset. First our hero must do a few heroic things, saving the lass from danger. He must also not move too quickly on the romantic front. Once she's willing to marry him, he must balance the duties of groom with that of sheriff, while Dudley tries to convince the lass that our hero is untrue to her...
Top Cast
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Harry Langdon
Otto Focus - the Hero
Alberta Vaughn
Otto's Sweetheart
Madeline Hurlock
A Lonely Wife
Jack Cooper
Dudley Somerset - Otto's Rival
Tiny Ward
The Lonely Wife's Husband
Jackie Lucas
Young Relative
Billy Armstrong
Father in Portrait Session (uncredited)
Louise Carver
Mother in Portrait Session (uncredited)
Andy Clyde
Minister (uncredited)
Cecille Evans
Member of Wedding Party (uncredited)
Gordon Lewis
Fireman / Best Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- John A. Waldron
- Original Score
- Maurice Saylor
- Original Title
- Smile Please
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
John A. Waldron
Maurice Saylor
George Spear
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
George Spear
Director of Photography
Maurice Saylor
Original Music Composer
Mack Sennett
Producer
John A. Waldron
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Smile Please.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smile Please
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What is Smile Please about?
Our hero is the town's photographer and its sheriff. He' in love with a young woman who's also pursued by the older, more devious Dudley Somerset. First our hero must do a few heroic things, saving the lass from danger. He must also not move too quickly on the romantic front. Once she's willing to marry him, he must balance the duties of groom with that of sheriff, while Dudley tries to convince the lass that our hero is untrue to her...
Who directed Smile Please?
Smile Please was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Smile Please?
The principal cast of Smile Please includes Harry Langdon, Alberta Vaughn, Madeline Hurlock, Jack Cooper, Tiny Ward.
When was Smile Please released and how long is it?
Smile Please was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Smile Please?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smile Please was composed by Maurice Saylor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smile Please?
Smile Please holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).