Taking the Count
Synopsis
Now that they're engaged, Ann wants Joe to retire from the ring, seeing as how he's the heavyweight champ. Ann's mother, who doesn't want her daughter marrying "beneath" the wealthy family's standing, to set Ann up with a European count. What the mother doesn't know is that the "count" is after the family's money more than he is Ann.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd French
- Screenplay & Story
- Ham Fisher
- Original Title
- Taking the Count
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd French
Ham Fisher
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd French
Director
Ham Fisher
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taking the Count
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What is Taking the Count about?
Now that they're engaged, Ann wants Joe to retire from the ring, seeing as how he's the heavyweight champ. Ann's mother, who doesn't want her daughter marrying "beneath" the wealthy family's standing, to set Ann up with a European count. What the mother doesn't know is that the "count" is after the family's money more than he is Ann.
Who directed Taking the Count?
Taking the Count was directed by Lloyd French.
Who stars in Taking the Count?
The principal cast of Taking the Count includes Robert Norton, Beverly Phalon, Shemp Howard, Charles Kemper, John Berkes.
When was Taking the Count released and how long is it?
Taking the Count was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 22m.