Mum's the Word
Synopsis
A widow has married rich, but didn't tell her husband about her son. And he's coming for a surprise visit. To hide his identity he is introduced as the husband's new valet, but still the husband has some doubts about a few strange scenes. And during the night, when the son tries to visit his mother, the husband always starts interfering, but the new maid also behaves strangely, trying to sneak into the husband's room...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Original Title
- Mum's the Word
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey
Department Leadership Roster
Leo McCarey
Director
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What is Mum's the Word about?
A widow has married rich, but didn't tell her husband about her son. And he's coming for a surprise visit. To hide his identity he is introduced as the husband's new valet, but still the husband has some doubts about a few strange scenes. And during the night, when the son tries to visit his mother, the husband always starts interfering, but the new maid also behaves strangely, trying to sneak into the husband's room...
Who directed Mum's the Word?
Mum's the Word was directed by Leo McCarey.
Who stars in Mum's the Word?
The principal cast of Mum's the Word includes Charley Chase, Martha Sleeper, Virginia Pearson, Anders Randolf, Clara Guiol.
When was Mum's the Word released and how long is it?
Mum's the Word was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 24m.