Special Delivery
“EDDIE AMIDST THE MAILS AND FEMALES”
Synopsis
The second and last of Eddie Cantor's silent vehicles, Special Delivery casts the wide-eyed comedian as a hapless mailman. While going through his swiftly appointed rounds, Eddie stumbles upon a gang of crooks who are planning a large-scale confidence scam. He exposes the villains and wins the love of heroine Madge (Jobyna Ralston). Though Cantor was a fine physical comic, he didn't truly score in films until the arrival of talkies allowed his fans to hear as well as see him. Special Delivery was directed by "William Goodrich," who in reality was comedian Fatty Arbuckle, hoping to stage a comeback after the sex scandal that destroyed his career.
Top Cast
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Eddie Cantor
Eddie Beagle - the Mail Carrier
Jobyna Ralston
Madge Warren
William Powell
Harold Jones
Mabel Julienne Scott
Mrs. Jones
Jack Dougherty
Flannigan - the Cop
Donald Keith
Harrigan - the Fireman
Louis Stern
John Beagle
Marilyn Cantor Baker
Little Girl on Street
Marjorie Cantor
Little Girl on Street
Tiny Doll
Baby on Eddie's Route
Robert Livingston
Postal Ball Guest
Natalie Cantor Metzger
Little Girl on Street
Spec O'Donnell
Office Boy
Rosa Rosanova
Sidney's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Screenplay & Story
- John F. Goodrich
- Original Title
- Special Delivery
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roscoe Arbuckle
John F. Goodrich, Eddie Cantor
Department Leadership Roster
John F. Goodrich
Screenplay
Roscoe Arbuckle
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Delivery
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What is Special Delivery about?
The second and last of Eddie Cantor's silent vehicles, Special Delivery casts the wide-eyed comedian as a hapless mailman. While going through his swiftly appointed rounds, Eddie stumbles upon a gang of crooks who are planning a large-scale confidence scam. He exposes the villains and wins the love of heroine Madge (Jobyna Ralston). Though Cantor was a fine physical comic, he didn't truly score in films until the arrival of talkies allowed his fans to hear as well as see him. Special Delivery was directed by "William Goodrich," who in reality was comedian Fatty Arbuckle, hoping to stage a comeback after the sex scandal that destroyed his career.
Who directed Special Delivery?
Special Delivery was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.
Who stars in Special Delivery?
The principal cast of Special Delivery includes Eddie Cantor, Jobyna Ralston, William Powell, Mabel Julienne Scott, Jack Dougherty.
When was Special Delivery released and how long is it?
Special Delivery was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Special Delivery?
Special Delivery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).