Smithy
Synopsis
After being discharged from the 372nd infantry, on account of a bean shortage, smithy seeks employment. He finds a job on a construction site, where he helps to build a house, and soon causes havoc amongst the other workers. The construction company owner leaves for a week, and tells his secretary to send a letter to Mr. Smith telling him to complete the construction of the house while he (the owner) is away. The letter is accidently sent to Smithy who manages to complete the house. When the owner returns the house is complete, and Smithy is commended until the last support beam is removed...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Jeske, Hal Roach
- Original Title
- Smithy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Jeske, Hal Roach
Frank Young
Thomas J. Crizer
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
George Jeske
Director
Hal Roach
Director
Thomas J. Crizer
Editor
Frank Young
Director of Photography
Hal Roach
Producer
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What is Smithy about?
After being discharged from the 372nd infantry, on account of a bean shortage, smithy seeks employment. He finds a job on a construction site, where he helps to build a house, and soon causes havoc amongst the other workers. The construction company owner leaves for a week, and tells his secretary to send a letter to Mr. Smith telling him to complete the construction of the house while he (the owner) is away. The letter is accidently sent to Smithy who manages to complete the house. When the owner returns the house is complete, and Smithy is commended until the last support beam is removed...
Who directed Smithy?
Smithy was directed by George Jeske, Hal Roach.
Who stars in Smithy?
The principal cast of Smithy includes Stan Laurel, James Finlayson, William Gillespie, Ena Gregory, Charlie Hall.
When was Smithy released and how long is it?
Smithy was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 24m.