My Friend from India
Synopsis
Wealthy young man about town, Tommy Valentine (Franklin Pangborn) comes to the aid of Barbara Smith (Elinor Fair). But before he can learn anything about Barbara, her social climbing Aunt Bedelia (Ethel Wales), whisks her away. On a mission to "find the girl," Tommy looks for her everywhere. He unknowingly befriends her brother Charlie, who invites him to spend the evening in Smith's palatial home. The next morn Aunt Bedelia finds Tommy with his head wrapped in a towel and assumes him to be the Hindu prince that Charlie promised to bring to her society party. Introduced to all as a Prince from Calcutta, Tommy is forced to see the charade through. But the local con-man Charlie had previously arranged to appear at the party as the Prince shows up as well. At least Tommy is able to reconnect with Barbara, that is until the police show up with orders to arrest all fake fakirs.
Top Cast
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Franklin Pangborn
William / Tommy Valentine
Elinor Fair
Bernice / Barbara
Ben Hendricks Jr.
Charles / Charlie
Ethel Wales
Arabella Mott / Bedelia Smith
Jeanette Loff
Marion / Ruth Brooks
Tom Ricketts
Judge Elmer Elderberry Egbert Belmore
Louis Natheaux
T. Austin Webb
Tom Dugan
Kasha Murti / Swami / Bogus Hindu Prince
George Ovey
Valet to Hindu Prince
Edgar Norton
Jennings the Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Mason Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Taylor
- Original Title
- My Friend from India
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Mason Hopper
Rex Taylor, Henry A. Du Souchet
James B. Morley
Department Leadership Roster
E. Mason Hopper
Director
Rex Taylor
Screenplay
James B. Morley
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Friend from India
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What is My Friend from India about?
Wealthy young man about town, Tommy Valentine (Franklin Pangborn) comes to the aid of Barbara Smith (Elinor Fair). But before he can learn anything about Barbara, her social climbing Aunt Bedelia (Ethel Wales), whisks her away. On a mission to "find the girl," Tommy looks for her everywhere. He unknowingly befriends her brother Charlie, who invites him to spend the evening in Smith's palatial home. The next morn Aunt Bedelia finds Tommy with his head wrapped in a towel and assumes him to be the Hindu prince that Charlie promised to bring to her society party. Introduced to all as a Prince from Calcutta, Tommy is forced to see the charade through. But the local con-man Charlie had previously arranged to appear at the party as the Prince shows up as well. At least Tommy is able to reconnect with Barbara, that is until the police show up with orders to arrest all fake fakirs.
Who directed My Friend from India?
My Friend from India was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
Who stars in My Friend from India?
The principal cast of My Friend from India includes Franklin Pangborn, Elinor Fair, Ben Hendricks Jr., Ethel Wales, Jeanette Loff.
When was My Friend from India released and how long is it?
My Friend from India was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.