Too Many Crooks
Synopsis
Too Many Crooks is a lost 1927 American comedy silent film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, written by E.J. Rath and Rex Taylor, and starring Mildred Davis, Lloyd Hughes, George Bancroft, El Brendel, William V. Mong, John St. Polis, and Otto Matieson. It was released on April 2, 1927, by Paramount Pictures.
Top Cast
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Mildred Davis
Ceia Mason
Lloyd Hughes
John Barton
George Bancroft
Bert the Boxman
El Brendel
Botts
William V. Mong
Coxey, the Con-man
John St. Polis
Erastus Mason
Otto Matieson
Fast Hands Foster (as Otto Matiesen)
Betty Francisco
Frisco Flora
Gayne Whitman
Marshall Stone
Tom Ricketts
Butler
Cleve Moore
Freddie Smythe
Ruth Cherrington
Mrs. Smythe
Pat Hartigan
'Big Dan' Boyd
Nora Cecil
(uncredited)
Billie Jeane Phelps
Little girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred C. Newmeyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Taylor
- Original Title
- Too Many Crooks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred C. Newmeyer
Rex Taylor, E.J. Rath
Department Leadership Roster
Fred C. Newmeyer
Director
Rex Taylor
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Too Many Crooks.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Many Crooks
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What is Too Many Crooks about?
Too Many Crooks is a lost 1927 American comedy silent film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, written by E.J. Rath and Rex Taylor, and starring Mildred Davis, Lloyd Hughes, George Bancroft, El Brendel, William V. Mong, John St. Polis, and Otto Matieson. It was released on April 2, 1927, by Paramount Pictures.
Who directed Too Many Crooks?
Too Many Crooks was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.
Who stars in Too Many Crooks?
The principal cast of Too Many Crooks includes Mildred Davis, Lloyd Hughes, George Bancroft, El Brendel, William V. Mong.
When was Too Many Crooks released and how long is it?
Too Many Crooks was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Too Many Crooks based on a book or true story?
Too Many Crooks is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E.J. Rath".