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His Unlucky Night

Synopsis

Friends Billy Trotter and Homer Brown are both traveling salesmen who meet up at a hotel on their travels. Since they last saw each other, Billy has gotten married. Homer is lamenting still being single and thinks that he will never find a woman who will want to be Mrs. Brown. Billy gets one of his old girlfriends, Peggy, a telephone operator, reluctantly to set Homer up with one of her friends. She chooses Jennie, a homebody of a woman who generally spends her evenings playing checkers with her father. Billy and Peggy accompany Homer and Jennie on their date, acting as their chaperons. Billy is able to maneuver Homer and Jennie into getting married that evening. Back at the hotel, a combination of changed hotel rooms, Jennie's angry father, Billy's jealous wife, and a confused hotel detective leads to misunderstandings and complications for all concerned.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 12, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Harry Edwards
Screenplay & Story
Nicholas T. Barrows, Douglas Bronston, Harry McCoy, Earle Rodney, V.K. Shimer, Vernon Smith
Original Title
His Unlucky Night
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
18m
Production Studios
Mack Sennett Comedies

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harry Edwards

Screenplay & Story

Nicholas T. Barrows, Douglas Bronston, Harry McCoy, Earle Rodney, V.K. Shimer, Vernon Smith

Department Leadership Roster

Nicholas T. Barrows

Writer

Douglas Bronston

Writer

Harry McCoy

Harry McCoy

Writer

Earle Rodney

Earle Rodney

Writer

V.K. Shimer

Writer

Vernon Smith

Writer

Harry Edwards

Harry Edwards

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for His Unlucky Night.

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Frequently Asked Questions About His Unlucky Night

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is His Unlucky Night about?

Friends Billy Trotter and Homer Brown are both traveling salesmen who meet up at a hotel on their travels. Since they last saw each other, Billy has gotten married. Homer is lamenting still being single and thinks that he will never find a woman who will want to be Mrs. Brown. Billy gets one of his old girlfriends, Peggy, a telephone operator, reluctantly to set Homer up with one of her friends. She chooses Jennie, a homebody of a woman who generally spends her evenings playing checkers with her father. Billy and Peggy accompany Homer and Jennie on their date, acting as their chaperons. Billy is able to maneuver Homer and Jennie into getting married that evening. Back at the hotel, a combination of changed hotel rooms, Jennie's angry father, Billy's jealous wife, and a confused hotel detective leads to misunderstandings and complications for all concerned.

Who directed His Unlucky Night?

His Unlucky Night was directed by Harry Edwards.

Who stars in His Unlucky Night?

The principal cast of His Unlucky Night includes Billy Bevan, Dot Farley, Vernon Dent, Carole Lombard, Carmelita Geraghty.

When was His Unlucky Night released and how long is it?

His Unlucky Night was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 18m.