Powder My Back
“Blamed as cradle-snatcher --she corrals Santa Claus.”
Synopsis
Rex Hale, a reform mayor, closes the musical comedy "Powder My Back" because he feels that it is immoral. Indignant, Fritzi Foy, star of the comedy, determines to revenge herself on Hale. Gaining entrance to his home by pretending to be injured in an automobile accident, Fritzi has Claude, her press agent, masquerade as a doctor and advise that she should not be disturbed until she has completely recovered. Hale is enraged, but his son, Jack, falls in love with Fritzi though he is already engaged to Ruth Stevens, an attractive flapper. When she sees that her plan has caused unhappiness for an innocent person, Fritzi dissuades Jack, who returns to his old sweetheart; she ends up with the mayor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lord, Jerome Kingston, Joseph Jackson
- Original Title
- Powder My Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Robert Lord, Jerome Kingston, Joseph Jackson
Frank Kesson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Lord
Writer
Joseph Jackson
Writer
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Frank Kesson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Powder My Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Powder My Back about?
Rex Hale, a reform mayor, closes the musical comedy "Powder My Back" because he feels that it is immoral. Indignant, Fritzi Foy, star of the comedy, determines to revenge herself on Hale. Gaining entrance to his home by pretending to be injured in an automobile accident, Fritzi has Claude, her press agent, masquerade as a doctor and advise that she should not be disturbed until she has completely recovered. Hale is enraged, but his son, Jack, falls in love with Fritzi though he is already engaged to Ruth Stevens, an attractive flapper. When she sees that her plan has caused unhappiness for an innocent person, Fritzi dissuades Jack, who returns to his old sweetheart; she ends up with the mayor.
Who directed Powder My Back?
Powder My Back was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Powder My Back?
The principal cast of Powder My Back includes Irene Rich, Audrey Ferris, George Beranger, Anders Randolf, Carroll Nye.
When was Powder My Back released and how long is it?
Powder My Back was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.