Silk Hat Kid
“HE WAS A TOUGH GUY...'till he fell in love!”
Synopsis
Eddie Howard, a fast-thinking, two-fisted bodyguard, is hired by nightclub-owner Tim Martin to protect him from chiseling gangsters operating an extortion-racket. But Eddie meets and falls in love with Laura Grant, Tim's sweetheart, and complications quickly arise.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Dore Schary, Lou Breslow, Edward Eliscu
- Original Title
- Silk Hat Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Dore Schary, Lou Breslow, Edward Eliscu
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Luza
Costume Design
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Dore Schary
Screenplay
William Fox
Producer
Lou Breslow
Screenplay
Edward Eliscu
Screenplay
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 Silk Hat Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Silk Hat Kid about?
Eddie Howard, a fast-thinking, two-fisted bodyguard, is hired by nightclub-owner Tim Martin to protect him from chiseling gangsters operating an extortion-racket. But Eddie meets and falls in love with Laura Grant, Tim's sweetheart, and complications quickly arise.
Who directed Silk Hat Kid?
Silk Hat Kid was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in Silk Hat Kid?
The principal cast of Silk Hat Kid includes Lew Ayres, Mae Clarke, Paul Kelly, Warren Hymer, Ralf Harolde.
When was Silk Hat Kid released and how long is it?
Silk Hat Kid was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silk Hat Kid?
Silk Hat Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).