Strike It Rich
Synopsis
Eddie Smart (George Gee) was born clumsy and is a laughing stock at work, the Sprouto Hair Tonic Company. One day a phrenologist reads his 'bumps' and pronounces him another Napoleon. Eddie becomes a changed man and issues orders to everyone. Meantime the boss believes Eddie to be the rightful owner of the company so let's him have his way. With the boss ill, Eddie invests heavily in the nutmeg market, almost bankrupting the company. By luck the research department discover that nutmeg is the secret ingredient for the new hair-restorer. The 1933 British Lion comedy feature film "Strike It Rich" starring George Gee and Gina Malo seems to be a 'lost' film on the 35mm cinema film format. However it was released (sadly savagely cut) on the UK Pathescope 9.5mm home movie film format in December 1938. One musical number was cut from the 9.5mm feature film release, but issued separately in a 9.5mm Pathe Vox Review. This print has this extra item edited back in.
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9.5mm Pathescope sound film - T.9129 "STRIKE IT RICH" complete 9.5mm print
Type: Clip • Published 2013-11-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie S. Hiscott
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Barringer
- Original Title
- Strike It Rich
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie S. Hiscott
Michael Barringer
Herbert Smith
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Leslie S. Hiscott
Director
Michael Barringer
Writer
Herbert Smith
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strike It Rich
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What is Strike It Rich about?
Eddie Smart (George Gee) was born clumsy and is a laughing stock at work, the Sprouto Hair Tonic Company. One day a phrenologist reads his 'bumps' and pronounces him another Napoleon. Eddie becomes a changed man and issues orders to everyone. Meantime the boss believes Eddie to be the rightful owner of the company so let's him have his way. With the boss ill, Eddie invests heavily in the nutmeg market, almost bankrupting the company. By luck the research department discover that nutmeg is the secret ingredient for the new hair-restorer. The 1933 British Lion comedy feature film "Strike It Rich" starring George Gee and Gina Malo seems to be a 'lost' film on the 35mm cinema film format. However it was released (sadly savagely cut) on the UK Pathescope 9.5mm home movie film format in December 1938. One musical number was cut from the 9.5mm feature film release, but issued separately in a 9.5mm Pathe Vox Review. This print has this extra item edited back in.
Who directed Strike It Rich?
Strike It Rich was directed by Leslie S. Hiscott.
Who stars in Strike It Rich?
The principal cast of Strike It Rich includes George K. Gee, Gina Malo, Davy Burnaby, Betty Astell, Ernest Sefton.
When was Strike It Rich released and how long is it?
Strike It Rich was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 38m.