Something Simple
“He was told to put everything out of his mind. It was simple because there was nothing there.”
Synopsis
Taken to a hospital, after suffering a dizzy spell, Charley is told by a 'nut', posing as a doctor, that he suffers from 'Tetra-Ethyl", and the only remedy is to sit down, relax, clear the mind and recite a nursery rhyme. The fake doctor gives Charley a package to deliver to Mr. Henderson, the "Supreme Crown of the Knights of the Brown Derby." At the hotel, hosting a convention of "Brown Derbies," Charley suffers a dizzy spell and the only place he can find to sit down is in Mr. Henderson's lap, where he recites "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Mr. Henderson, it is revealed, also suffers from "Tetra-Ethyl." Seized by an attack, Henderson sits down and tries to recite "Who Killed Cock Robin," but forgets the lines, which Charley and Henderson's daughter, Betty, sing in a song together. That, coming at the end of the second reel,is all it takes for Charley and Betty to decide to get married.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charley Chase, Walter Weems
- Screenplay & Story
- Charley Chase
- Original Title
- Something Simple
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charley Chase, Walter Weems
Charley Chase
Department Leadership Roster
Charley Chase
Writer
Charley Chase
Director
Walter Weems
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Something Simple
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What is Something Simple about?
Taken to a hospital, after suffering a dizzy spell, Charley is told by a 'nut', posing as a doctor, that he suffers from 'Tetra-Ethyl", and the only remedy is to sit down, relax, clear the mind and recite a nursery rhyme. The fake doctor gives Charley a package to deliver to Mr. Henderson, the "Supreme Crown of the Knights of the Brown Derby." At the hotel, hosting a convention of "Brown Derbies," Charley suffers a dizzy spell and the only place he can find to sit down is in Mr. Henderson's lap, where he recites "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Mr. Henderson, it is revealed, also suffers from "Tetra-Ethyl." Seized by an attack, Henderson sits down and tries to recite "Who Killed Cock Robin," but forgets the lines, which Charley and Henderson's daughter, Betty, sing in a song together. That, coming at the end of the second reel,is all it takes for Charley and Betty to decide to get married.
Who directed Something Simple?
Something Simple was directed by Charley Chase, Walter Weems.
Who stars in Something Simple?
The principal cast of Something Simple includes Charley Chase, Betty Mack, Dell Henderson, Arthur Housman, Lew Kelly.
When was Something Simple released and how long is it?
Something Simple was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 18m.