Why Pay Rent?
Synopsis
Elmer fixes up a room for his just-married, freeloading brother-in-law and wife. When the newlyweds show up, Henry brings a surprise in the form of stepson Junior. The apartment is now too small, so Henry decides that they'll buy a lot and build a do-it-yourself home, a disaster in the making when Junior switches the house's part numbers. It doesn't help matters that Elmer, Henry and the wives are all incompetent.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd French
- Screenplay & Story
- Dolph Singer
- Original Title
- Why Pay Rent?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd French
Dolph Singer
Department Leadership Roster
Dolph Singer
Writer
Lloyd French
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Pay Rent?
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Why Pay Rent? about?
Elmer fixes up a room for his just-married, freeloading brother-in-law and wife. When the newlyweds show up, Henry brings a surprise in the form of stepson Junior. The apartment is now too small, so Henry decides that they'll buy a lot and build a do-it-yourself home, a disaster in the making when Junior switches the house's part numbers. It doesn't help matters that Elmer, Henry and the wives are all incompetent.
Who directed Why Pay Rent??
Why Pay Rent? was directed by Lloyd French.
Who stars in Why Pay Rent??
The principal cast of Why Pay Rent? includes Roscoe Ates, Shemp Howard, Billie Leonard, Ethel Sykes, Roy Le May.
When was Why Pay Rent? released and how long is it?
Why Pay Rent? was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 22m.