Hook, Line and Sinker
“Riding a Cyclone of Laughs Through a Broadway Hotel”
Synopsis
Two fast-talking insurance salesmen meet Mary, who is running away from her wealthy mother, and they agree to help her run a hotel that she owns. When they find out that the hotel is run down and nearly abandoned, they launch a phony PR campaign that presents the hotel as a resort favored by the rich. Their advertising succeeds too well, and many complications soon arise.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Bert Wheeler
Wilbur Boswell
Robert Woolsey
Addington Ganzy
Dorothy Lee
Mary Marsh
Jobyna Howland
Mrs. Rebecca Marsh
Natalie Moorhead
Duchess Bessie Von Essie
Hugh Herbert
Hotel House Detective
George F. Marion
Ritz de la Rivera Bellboy
William B. Davidson
Frank Dukette aka Duke of Winchester (as William Davidson)
Stanley Fields
McKay, Blackwell Henchman
Ralf Harolde
John Blackwell aka Buffalo Blackie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Spence, Tim Whelan
- Original Title
- Hook, Line and Sinker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Ralph Spence, Tim Whelan
Nicholas Musuraca
Archie Marshek
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Archie Marshek
Editor
Ralph Spence
Screenplay
Max Rée
Costume Design
Edward F. Cline
Director
Tim Whelan
Screenplay
William LeBaron
Producer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hook, Line and Sinker.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Hook, Line and Sinker.
MovieLens[30K:40K]
Public Domain
Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org
Public domain Movies
Public domain Movies
Black and White Movies
List of old Black and White Movies
Similar Titles to Hook, Line and Sinker
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.6
4.8
5.7
6.2
5.0
6.1
6.5
6.9
6.1
6.2
6.1
5.5
5.0
5.4
7.0
6.2
4.9
6.5
7.7
More Like Hook, Line and Sinker
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hook, Line and Sinker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hook, Line and Sinker about?
Two fast-talking insurance salesmen meet Mary, who is running away from her wealthy mother, and they agree to help her run a hotel that she owns. When they find out that the hotel is run down and nearly abandoned, they launch a phony PR campaign that presents the hotel as a resort favored by the rich. Their advertising succeeds too well, and many complications soon arise.
Who directed Hook, Line and Sinker?
Hook, Line and Sinker was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in Hook, Line and Sinker?
The principal cast of Hook, Line and Sinker includes Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee, Jobyna Howland, Natalie Moorhead.
When was Hook, Line and Sinker released and how long is it?
Hook, Line and Sinker was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.