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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb192920mUnited States of America

Why Is a Plumber?

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Synopsis

“This hilarious bit of foolishness has for its theme the gradual rise of a hard-working plumber and his wife, who, after years of struggle, find themselves with a lovely home. The wife who has social aspirations and a desire to entertain people of wealth and note, invites a millionaire couple to dinner. She hires a caterer to help her with the serving and they send a butler who turns out to be a truck driver with whom her husband has had a collision, a short time before, which resulted in a street fight. What these two do when they recognize each other and what happened to the millionaire couple has to be seen to be appreciated.”

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 30, 1929

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Leo McCarey
Screenplay & Story
Leo McCarey
Original Title
Why Is a Plumber?
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
20m
Production Studios
Hal Roach Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Leo McCarey

Screenplay & Story

Leo McCarey

Film Editing

Richard C. Currier

Producers

Hal Roach

Department Leadership Roster

Leo McCarey

Leo McCarey

Director

Leo McCarey

Leo McCarey

Writer

Hal Roach

Hal Roach

Producer

Richard C. Currier

Richard C. Currier

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Why Is a Plumber?.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Is a Plumber?

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

What is Why Is a Plumber? about?

“This hilarious bit of foolishness has for its theme the gradual rise of a hard-working plumber and his wife, who, after years of struggle, find themselves with a lovely home. The wife who has social aspirations and a desire to entertain people of wealth and note, invites a millionaire couple to dinner. She hires a caterer to help her with the serving and they send a butler who turns out to be a truck driver with whom her husband has had a collision, a short time before, which resulted in a street fight. What these two do when they recognize each other and what happened to the millionaire couple has to be seen to be appreciated.”

Who directed Why Is a Plumber??

Why Is a Plumber? was directed by Leo McCarey.

Who stars in Why Is a Plumber??

The principal cast of Why Is a Plumber? includes Edgar Kennedy, Gertrude Sutton, Jean Harlow, Albert Conti, Eddie Dunn.

When was Why Is a Plumber? released and how long is it?

Why Is a Plumber? was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 20m.