

Rubber Heels
“Ed Wynn, a rubber heeled "gumshoe" and Chester Conklin, the master mind of crookdom! Look at this team and scream with laughter!”
Synopsis
A European royal couple come to New York to sell some of the royal family's crown jewels. A gang of international jewel thieves is planning to steal the gems, so a private detective is assigned to guard them. Unfortunately the private eye turns out to be a bumbling, inept fool--or so everyone thinks.
Top Cast
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June 11, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Heerman
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas J. Crizer, Ray Harris, J. Clarkson Miller, Sam Mintz
- Original Title
- Rubber Heels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Heerman
Thomas J. Crizer, Ray Harris, J. Clarkson Miller, Sam Mintz
J. Roy Hunt
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Heerman
Director
Thomas J. Crizer
Writer
Ray Harris
Writer
J. Clarkson Miller
Writer
Sam Mintz
Writer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rubber Heels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rubber Heels about?
A European royal couple come to New York to sell some of the royal family's crown jewels. A gang of international jewel thieves is planning to steal the gems, so a private detective is assigned to guard them. Unfortunately the private eye turns out to be a bumbling, inept fool--or so everyone thinks.
Who directed Rubber Heels?
Rubber Heels was directed by Victor Heerman.
Who stars in Rubber Heels?
The principal cast of Rubber Heels includes Ed Wynn, Thelma Todd, Chester Conklin, Robert Andrews, John Harrington.
When was Rubber Heels released and how long is it?
Rubber Heels was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rubber Heels?
Rubber Heels holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















